Poking their snapping jaws up from flowerpots across the globe, the curious nature of Venus flytraps and their carnivorous diets bites at every child's imagination. Although familiar in our own homes, scientists have for the first time discovered which insects pollinate the plants in their native…| New Atlas
When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.| bioGraphic
A bottom-up modeling approach could bring scientists closer to understanding communities of microbes in the atmosphere.| Eos
Uncover the truth about using honey for seasonal allergies. Learn why there is no scientific evidence to support this age-old remedy. The post How effective is honey for seasonal allergies? appeared first on Honey Bee Suite.| Honey Bee Suite
It’s no secret that local bees, butterflies, and birds work hard to pollinate all the flowers, trees, and plants in Chattanooga. However, we thought National Pollinator Month would be a perfect season for the Chattanooga Zoo to showcase a lesser known, but just as important, pollinator. Kinkajous are one of the rainforest’s most important vehicles, carrying pollen from one flower to another (to another) within their range from Southern Mexico to Southern Brazil. Like insects and birds, ...| Chattanooga Zoo Crew Blog
