(Beyond Pesticides, June 22, 2026) National Pollinator Week, June 22-26, 2026, celebrates all pollinators and the ecosystem services they provide. With a theme of “Life on a Leaf… From Bloom to Buzz!

‘Floral buzzing’, the vibrations bees use to shake pollen loose from flowers, takes more energy than previously thought Bees use as much energy collecting pollen through “floral buzzing” as they do ...

Pollinator gardens are the talk of the town these days. Flowers that are known to attract bees and butterflies are purposefully planted in the garden to encourage pollination, which is essential for ...

Ancient plants called cycads say “come hither” in infrared. By Sofia Quaglia If a plant wants to reproduce, there are a number of tricks it can use to lure a pollinator insect. It can display gaudily ...

Whether you’re packing a tote for handyman basics or need to wheel out all your gear to build a shed or to a buddy’s house, these storage options have you covered. From compact tool bags for quick ...

These are our top picks for the best hand tools, including screwdriver, socket, and wrench sets, all-in-one tool kits, and construction jacks. Even if small batteries have enabled power tools to ...

Allegion US announced a new release of the Overtur for Revit Plugin, available starting in late June. All users must update to this version by mid-August to use the plugin. The release provides ...

Above: Bumble bees buzz pollinate crops like tomatoes when they collect pollen, which they store in a ball on their hind legs. It’s hard to deny the absolute benefits of the honey bee, but did you ...

Tools are the cornerstone of civilization. Our use and creation of them sets us apart from every other creature on earth. The best tools not only make work go faster, they make it easier, better, and ...

Climate change and rising temperatures pose a major threat to cacao production across the globe, with those impacts already felt in major producers such as Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. A new study ...

A species of fungus-eating orchid has an ingenious self-pollinating method. The secret lies in the orchid’s mysterious finger-like appendage. “I knew there had to be more to it than just an ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. On one of his first ...