Due to their unique properties, nanomaterials behave peculiarly in biosystems. Regarding
plants, the interactions of nanomaterials can be interpreted on a spatial scale: from local …

The pervasiveness of human imprint on Earth is alarming and most animal species,
including bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila), must cope with several stressors …

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous and persistent pollutants, and have been detected in a
wide variety of media, from soils to aquatic systems. MPs, consisting primarily of …

Simple Summary Honey bees play a pivotal role in the sustainability of ecosystems and
biodiversity. Many factors including parasites, pathogens, pesticide residues, forage losses …

Honeybees are the most prevalent insect pollinator species; they pollinate a wide range of
crops. Colony collapse disorder (CCD), which is caused by a variety of biotic and abiotic …

Honey bees and the pollination services they provide are fundamental for agriculture and
biodiversity. Agrochemical products and other classes of contaminants, such as trace …

The extensive use of pesticides has negative effects on the health of insect pollinators.
Although pollinators in the field are seldom exposed to individual pesticides, few reports …

Beside many beneficial applications in industry, agriculture and medicine, nanoparticles
(NPs) released into the environment might cause adverse effects. In the present study …

Nanoparticles of cadmium oxide (CdO NPs) are among the most common industrial metal
oxide nanoparticles. Early adulthood (P1) fruit flies (D. melanogaster) were exposed for 7 …

Metal nanoparticles (M-NPs) have garnered significant attention due to their unique
properties, driving diverse applications across packaging, biomedicine, electronics, and …