📢Did you know that the #Mediterranean-type biomes of the planet are global biodiversity hotspots? Our review on the known impacts of global change on plant-#pollinator communities in these ecosystems is online and #OpenAccess. ETH Biocommunication Research Group GEB Journal onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ge…

Exciting news!📢 Our science communication project is online! Join us on an exciting journey into the world of insects, brought to life by ETH Biocommunication Research Group , ETH Zurich's Entomological Collection, and SimplyScience.ch . Link👇 biocommunication.org/en/insects360/ #Switzerland #entomology #SciComm

New preprint available today! This is ~3 years in the making and tests some recently proposed hypotheses (doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13…). We find that genetic variation in aphid populations is a key factor influencing BYDV transmission in R. padi. Preprint: biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

Another fascinating example of how microbial ecological interactions mediate the transmission of vector-borne diseases:

Our project is growing! Now the 4th topic, Inspired by Insects, is online! In this topic, we will discover how insects shape human culture, art, and technology. Check it out: biocommunication.org/en/insects360/… The drawing: Martin Breu! #scicomm #entomology #insects

"We are not merely making a plea for awareness about climate change. Instead, we are demanding immediate, tangible steps that harness the power of microbiology and the expertise of researchers and policymakers to safeguard the planet for future generations.".

📣📣 Please find below our latest publication on pollen availability and how it influences #bumblebees colony #behaviour, development and fitness. #ecology #ClimateCrisis #insects Bumble Bee Atlas Bumblebee Conservation Trust Buzz Pollination Group biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

Do you like takins insect photos with your smartphone? Then this competition is for you! and the prize is pretty cool: Mikro/Macro book from Armin Coray! To join for free, click on the link 👇biocommunication.org/en/insects360/…

Aromatic plant volatiles beyond flowers: attracting pollinators via leaves Kantsa et al. 📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/np…