It's the spines. This is the conclusion of two new papers, led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, showing that the spiny pollen from plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) ...

Research revealing bees’ ability to synthesise specific nutrients, to support the colonisation of their gut bacteria, offers insights into the symbiotic relationship they have with their gut ...

Bees are among the most important contributors to global food production, yet their role often goes unnoticed. These small insects perform a task that is fundamental to agriculture: pollination.