Stories by Grace van Deelen

Grace van Deelen is a science and environmental journalist. She also has a research background and has worked in the field with pollinators and coffee plants. Read more of her work on her website.

Animals

These Male Wasps Use Genital Spines to Scare Off Attackers

In one species of mason wasp, “pseudo stings” on males’ genitals let them mimic females and scare predators

December 19, 2022 — Grace van Deelen

Animals

Ball-Rolling Bumble Bees Just Wanna Have Fun

Tiny, soccer-playing bees raise questions about the inner lives of invertebrates

October 27, 2022 — Grace van Deelen