Topics: Species

What have insects ever done for us?

The UK has over 20,000 species of insect, but their numbers are declining sharply. As we gear up to take ‘Action for Insects’, science communicator David Urry looks at why we should care.

Why should we care about disappearing insects?

Dave Goulson is a Professor at the University of Sussex and studies the ecology, behaviour and conservation of bumblebees. He is also interested in pollinators and pollination more generally, and particularly in the sustainable management of pollinators in agro-ecosystems

Incredible Insects

Insects may be small, but they are vitally important to life on our planet, helping our ecosystems to thrive. Here we explore the wonderful world of these fascinating creatures.

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