Not long ago, one could gaze at the night sky and see the Milky Way. Light pollution, or artificial light at night, now significantly impedes our view of the Milky Way; air pollution contributes, too.

Certain plants have flowers that open only in the evening, and depend on nocturnal pollinators such as moths to thrive. But a new paper published in Science on Thursday finds an atmospheric pollutant ...

The crucial role bees play in sustaining life on Earth is well understood, but there are some other animals doing more than their share of heavy lifting when it comes to pollinating plant life and ...

Moths are more efficient pollinators at night than day-flying pollinators such as bees, finds new research from the University of Sussex, published today (Wednesday 29 March 2023). Amid widespread ...

Learn how winter’s long nights aid nocturnal pollinators like moths, and ways to enjoy the season with evening snowshoe hikes ...

The world at night is never truly dark anymore, but rather lit up with the light of many fake suns. Artificial lights have led to light pollution — a problem that’s been documented to disrupt or ...

If you’ve ever felt underestimated and ignored, spare a thought for your local moths. Honeybees, bumblebees and butterflies are almost synonomous with pollination. People love them for their intimate ...

Few sights are more enchanting than that of a bee, hummingbird, or butterfly alighting on a flower during a sunny day. But even when we’re not awake to see them, other pollinating species, like bats ...

Amyrose Foll explains that many plants in the vegetable garden including squash, gourds and nightshades benefit from nighttime pollination by moths and other insects. Featured on VHG episode 2507, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bees are not just the only precious pollinators in need of strong ...

Discover night-blooming plants like phlox and flowering tobacco and how their evening blooms and scents can transform your ...