Illustrative image of a bee on flower, undated. Scientists participating in an international research project have for the first time examined the tiny environmental DNA 'footprints' of insects to gather information on their activities and the state of biodiversity. (NewsX/Bee)
A bee rolling a ball, undated. Bumblebees were found to enjoy playing with cotton balls in a ground-breaking study which confirms an insect species' interest in games for the first time. (Samadi Galpayage, NewsX/Bee)