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‘They surprise me every time’: bees can use tools to solve problems, study finds

Insects join list of species capable of solving simple ‘box-and-banana’ problem that demonstrates basic intelligence

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

8 Native Plants That Feed Pollinators and Save You Money

A garden can do more than look pretty—it can work like a living support system for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Native plants offer a powerful advantage because they already fit local soil, rainfall, and climate conditions, which means fewer inputs and less maintenance. That combination helps reduce watering bills,…

Frugal Gardening · Jun 4

Shade-Friendly Plants That Attract Pollinators – Perfect for Bringing Wildlife to Darker Corners of Your Yard

These shade-loving plants prove you do not need full sun to fill your yard with bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Homes & Gardens · Jun 4

Give Bees and Butterflies a Drink: Create a Pollinator Water Station From Recycled Dishes

Summer gardens buzz with life when bees dart between flowers and butterflies float through the air like living confetti. Most gardeners focus on planting colorful blooms packed with nectar, but pollinators also need a safe place to drink during hot weather. Shallow water sources help bees cool down, support butterfly…

Frugal Gardening · May 30

48 Facts People Know Are True, But They Still Shock Them

Octopuses have three hearts. Bees daydream and think about their days just like we, humans, do. Our brains can also rewrite our memories, causing us to "remember" things differently. Those are just some of the interesting things people shared in one online thread where one netizen asked for the most…

Bored Panda · May 29

Dealing with the heat

This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

The Conversation · May 29

Transform Your Yard Into a Pollinator Paradise With These Budget-Friendly Wildflowers

A dull, lifeless yard quickly transforms into a buzzing ecosystem when pollinator-friendly wildflowers take center stage. Bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds respond fast when the right blooms appear, turning outdoor space into a living, moving show. Budget-conscious gardeners often discover that wildflowers cost far less than traditional landscaping plants while…

Frugal Gardening · May 28

6 sustainable garden ideas that support wildlife and our planet – these eco-friendly gardening practices guarantee a productive space

These eco-friendly gardening practices guarantee a productive space

Ideal Home · May 27

No Man's Sky lead is once again emoji posting, leaving fans wondering what bees might mean for the survival game's next update: "Hive, colony, swarm…"

Others think it could be a Light No Fire teaser, but . . .

GamesRadar · May 26

Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

America’s bees and beekeepers are losing a valuable ally just when they need its help most.

The Conversation · May 26