May 2022

Can You Smell Handshakes?

Why do people shake hands? A Weizmann Institute study suggests one of the reasons for handshakes may be to discretely sniff each other.

Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns.

Botany

The scent of lavender is loved by humans and insects alike, but what makes lavender scent so attractive? A group of scientists decided to find out.

New research from Tokyo Metropolitan University provides a sliver of hope when it comes to keeping invasive species at bay with simulations.

These five citizen science projects invite you to discover birds in your area. Help scientists collect data and protect bird habitats.

Meet the great spotted woodpecker. Learn where and how to spot them, and what they sound like. Photos and audio included.

Insect-friendly urban gardens show great promise to be havens for bees and other pollinators, securing their future and allowing them to thrive.