Given our general reliance on something called “food” you’d think the issue of pollination — and its general decline — might be higher up the world’s agenda. Over 80% of crops require insect ...

LOWELL, Mass. – Aiming to better understand the pollination process, a UMass Lowell scientist has simulated the buzz of a bee in a microrobot. UMass Lowell’s Noah Jafferis, assistant professor of ...

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.

Contacts for media: Emily Gowdey-Backus, [email protected] and Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944, [email protected] LOWELL, Mass. – Aiming to better understand the pollination process, a UMass ...

When you think of a honey bee, you likely first associate it with, well, honey — but if you’ve ever eaten an apple or had a cup of coffee, you’ve benefited from a honey bee, too. Over one-third of the ...

Every year on May 20, the world observes World Bee Day to raise awareness about the vital role played by bees and other pollinators in sustaining ecosystems, biodiversity, agriculture, and human ...

Hives of bees are being allowed refuge on city-owned property thanks to a “licensing agreement” that dates back to 2017. On Tuesday, the Woodland City Council will be asked to continue that agreement ...