In the course of experiments to test how well commercial bumblebees pollinate early spring crops, researchers made a surprising discovery: dead wild bumblebee queens in the hives, an average of 10 per nest box.
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In the race to restore some of North America’s most biodiverse and threatened ecosystems, a straightforward first step is likely among the most important.
Passive Radiative Cooling Can Be Controlled Electrically
Energy-efficient ways of cooling buildings and vehicles will be required in a changing climate.
Mapping Mexico’s Dengue Fever Hotspots
Rutgers researcher co-creates tool to help identify outbreaks and prioritize virus control efforts.
Some 5,000 Solar Panels Added to Longest Dam in Switzerland
A Swiss energy firm has installed nearly 5,000 solar panels on the country’s longest dam.
Scientists Track Tropical Landslide Creeping Below an African City
A large, slow-moving landslide is accelerating in eastern Congo, putting a community at risk.