Researchers Soma Chiyoda, Ko Mochizuki, and Atsushi Kawakita from the University of Tokyo have discovered that nocturnal ...

Think of plant pollination and you probably think of bees, summer flowers and bright sunshine. But nocturnal insects such as beetles and flies also play a key role in the process. A new study sheds ...

For over 60 years, scientists have tried to determine whether plants are pollinated primarily during the day or at night — without reaching a clear conclusion. Now, a major research review from Lund ...

If you don't want to wait long to enjoy beautiful blooms, this flower is quick to grow, easy to take care of, and can give ...

Night phlox (Zaluzianskya capensis) is a delicate-looking perennial with an enchanting secret. Typically growing up to 12 inches tall, it remains inconspicuous during the day with its closed buds in ...

When you’re asleep, the world remains awake. Thousands of nocturnal species are crawling, flying, leaping, swimming, and dancing through forests, caves, lakes, parks, and the urban environment.

A Carolina sphinx moth, a common evening visitor to night-blooming flowers, rests on a utility pole near a garden before dusk. A Carolina sphinx moth, a common evening visitor to night-blooming ...

Scientists in Switzerland used mobile streetlamps to light up patches of cabbage thistle. They found that nocturnal pollinators, such as beetles... Think of plant pollination and you probably think of ...