L. Hayes

Extensive loss of forage diversity in social bees due to flower constancy and communication in simulated environments

This study uses simulations to show flower constancy reduces forage diversity in social bees, with communication further decreasing diversity in poor environments.

Omicron-induced interferon signalling prevents influenza A virus infection

This study shows Omicron variants induce interferon responses in human cells, protecting against influenza A virus super-infection, while Delta does not.

When should bees be flower constant? An agent-based model highlights the importance of social information and foraging conditions

The paper uses an agent-based model to show that social information sharing enhances the benefits of flower constancy in bees, particularly in environments with abundant high-quality food sources.

Only two out of five articles by New Zealand researchers are free-to-access: a multiple API study of access, citations, cost of Article Processing Charges (APC), and the potential to increase the proportion of open access

This study analyzes open access (OA) status, APC costs, and citation rates of articles by New Zealand researchers, finding 41% are freely accessible, with Gold OA being more common and citations slightly higher for open articles.

A Meta-analysis of the known Global Distribution and Host Range of the Ralstonia Species Complex

The paper updates a database documenting the global distribution and host range of Ralstonia species, including new reports on several lineages.