Why have some plant species changed pollinators in their evolution? An international team of researchers studied the reproductive systems of three sister species pairs, where one species is pollinated ...

It’s the first known case of an animal helping algae reproduce, and could suggest that pollination first evolved in the world’s ancient oceans. By Annie Roth Move over birds and bees, there is another ...

A decline in bee diversity and abundance linked to habitat loss and disease in Europe together with a 50% drop in the number of managed honeybee colonies throughout North America are part of a global ...

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When it comes to reproduction, one type of red algae gets by with a little help from its friends: small sea crustaceans that transport sex cells between male and female algae, like pollen-laden bees ...

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This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American In celebration of Pollination Week, June ...

Drones that blow pollen-laden bubbles onto blossoms could someday help farmers pollinate their crops. Rather than relying on bees and other pollinating insects — which are dwindling worldwide as a ...

Throughout April, Science Friday is celebrating Citizen Science Month, connecting you with new opportunities to do science, find community, and even spend some time outside. This year, we are ...