Soil Types; Insects (including Butterflies); New Species; Agriculture and Food; Atmosphere; Energy and the Environment; Climate; Acid Rain

By measuring the electrical fields near swarming honeybees, researchers have discovered that insects can produce as much atmospheric electric charge as a thunderstorm cloud. This type of electricity helps shape weather events, aids insects in finding food, and lifts spiders up in the air to migrate over large distances. The research, appearing on October 24 … Read more