Can sown wildflowers compensate for cities’ lack of natural meadows?
Can sown wildflower meadows replace natural meadows in urban spaces for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies?Figure A: Natural meadowsIn a study published in Ecological Entomology, researchers assessed whether a shortage of natural meadows in urban spaces for pollinating insects might be addressed by creating meadows where wildflowers are planted or sown among grasses. The research, which was conducted in Warsaw, Poland, showed…
RES is delighted to partner with Paramo Clothing
The Royal Entomological Society is delighted to partner with Paramo Clothing. With an international community of over 2,500 insect scientists, many of whom work out in the field, leading ethical clothing partner Paramo will provide real value with exclusive discounts for the RES membership, and day-to-day protection from the elements.The RES is a membership organisation with a 191-year history of…
OA week 2024 – The importance of Society journals
What is Open Access?It’s Open Access Week!Open Access (OA), when applied to peer reviewed research, means that content is free to access by anyone, without the need to pay. Importantly, it also means that it is free to distribute and reuse under some form of creative commons licence. This contrasts with subscription content, which is generally behind a paywall, with…
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