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One of the most valuable ways to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the shelter they need to survive the winter. Thankfully, all you need to do is do less yard work.

The head of a hoverfly is not only vital, but a fascinating structure designed for several functions. Here I compare the head of a hoverfly with a bee to see how they differ.

Organic farming often wins when we compare impacts on one unit of land, but there is no clear winner when we look at impacts per unit of food production.

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The long read: Scientists are battling over whether supposedly simple organisms should be considered ‘intelligent’. The outcome could reshape our understanding of the natural world – and our own place...

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Learn to identify the 9 UK bee-fly species with entomologist Dr Tony Madgwick. Explore bee-fly ecology, life cycles, mimicry, key ID features, and recording through Bee-fly Watch. Includes expert guid...

Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts say

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Exceeding 1.5°C must not mean abandoning the goal. UNEP explains five things to know about climate overshoot and the choices that will shape what happens next.

Learn how to identify British earthworm species based on morphological features, using a microscope and ID guide, with Keiron Brown.