Since 1977, tree swallows at Long Point Bird Observatory have been losing mass and producing fewer offspring due to a collapse in the insect population, according to new research led by the University ...

New research is shining a light on one of genetics' enduring puzzles—how the workings of the so-called "selfish gene" could be harnessed to control harmful insect populations. By understanding the ...

A groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting tree swallows. These birds are now smaller and reproduce less, ...

The dramatic decline in insect numbers is having a profound effect on some bird populations. As their food becomes scarcer, the birds are decreasing in size. However, climate change cannot be blamed ...

Insects, the tiny creatures that quietly sustain much of life on Earth, are disappearing at alarming rates — even in landscapes far removed from direct human activity. A new long-term study led by ...

Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a... Insect populations drop even without direct human ...

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, ...

In fields, forests, and backyard gardens, insects are quietly at work securing ecosystems and global supply chains. Over 75 percent of all flowering plants, including many fruits, vegetables, and nuts ...

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