Q&A: Why flies matter, their vital role in ecosystems, and surprising diversity

Summer is the season for flies, which belong to an insect group that scientists call Diptera. Many fly species are more ...

In the most cleared state in Australia, Victoria’s native wildlife needs our help after fires

The Victorian fires burned though diverse environments across the state. Native animals suffered through heat and smoke, ...

Native pollinators need more support than honeybees in Australia – here’s why

If the governments of Australia can invest millions into the honeybee industry, they surely have the resources to support ...

Paul Gripp, one of the last great orchid explorers and hybridizers, dies at 93

The Santa Barbara resident was renowned in the orchid world as a speaker, author and breeder of orchids, many of which he ...
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Honey from stingless bees may offer sweet perks without the tooth decay

Stingless bees produce a healthier honey, uniquely rich in a rare sugar, called trehalulose, which may have benefits ranging from ranking low on the glycaemic index (GI) to displaying antioxidant ...