We see them everywhere in spring: colorful flowers that seem to call out to bees, butterflies, and other insects. These visitors, called pollinators, are essential for the reproduction of flowering ...

Some of the earliest plants attracted pollinators by producing heat that made these plants glow with infrared light, according to a new set of experiments. The work, published in the journal Science, ...

You can't see it, but different substances in the petals of flowers create a 'bulls-eye' for pollinating insects, according to a scientist whose research sheds light on chemical changes in flowers ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right insects. Beneficial bugs can be your garden’s best friends, helping you ...

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