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Streetlights may make tree leaves tough and hard for insects to eat
Trees in Beijing lit by streetlights at night seem to have tougher leaves and less damage from insects, raising concerns about possible effects on biodiversity
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Ants are incredible navigators – let’s celebrate their brilliance
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Watch bees defend their nest by slapping ants with their wings
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Ants amputate their nestmates鈥� limbs to save them from infection
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Dazzling photos capture the unreal beauty of insects
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Insects thrive in tiny city gardens even if plants are non-native
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Bring Back the Light: The mission to save the fireflies in Bali
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Asian hornets have overwintered in the UK for the first time
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Ants learn faster on caffeine
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Experience the world from a bee’s perspective
A multi-sensory exhibition by artist Wolfgang Buttress allows us to experience the world as a bee and imagine the devastation of our planet without them
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Flies undertake epic migrations that may be vital for pollination
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Rising temperatures are cooking bumblebee nests and killing larvae
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These stunning close-up photos offer a window onto the world of bees
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Odd bump on praying mantis chest is actually world鈥檚 weirdest tongue
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