Bees perform numerous functions that have ecological, economic, and even cultural value. Following World Bee Day and Biodiversity Days 2026, we reflect on the amazing design of bees.
Some very small organisms can produce global effects, such as the tiny crustaceans that stir the oceans every night. What would the oceans be like without life? If minerals, gases and nutrients had to mix by diffusion, the process would be very slow. Wind and currents could help somewhat. Now, Houghton et al., publishing in […]