Bee Stinger Lodges Into Man's Eye After Buzzing Attack; How Dangerous Is an Ocular Bee Sting?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.04.2024 22:40 PM

Though the man had the stinger removed two days before, portions of the bee stinger were still found lodged into the man's eye. Read to learn more.

Massive Colony of 180,000 Bees Discovered in Scotland House Ceiling

06.28.2024 00:09 AM

A house in Scotland was found to contain 180,000 bees in the ceiling. Read to learn more. A colony comprising 180,000 bees has been discovered hidden behind the ceiling of a Scotland home.

Bees at Risk: Baby Bumblebees Are Dying Within Nests Due to Climate Change, Study Reveals

05.05.2024 00:50 AM

Climate change is threatening the lives and population of bumblebees. Read to learn more. A new study shows how climate change has been affecting the decline of bumblebee populations and posing risks to the crucial role of pollinators in the maintenance of plants and food all over the world.

Bumblebees Have Collective Intelligence; Insects Can Teach Others to Retrieve Sugary Treat [Study]

03.11.2024 03:40 AM

One bumblebee can teach others to move two tabs and retrieve a sugary treat. Continue reading to learn more.

Mysterious Mass Deaths of 3 Million Bees That Died Overnight in California Solved

01.15.2024 02:20 AM

Millions of bees died in California in September after their colony was reportedly exposed to a double lethal dose of poison. Continue reading to learn more.

Lesser Honey Production: Study Sheds Light on Why Bees Have Been Making Less Honey

01.07.2024 04:03 AM

After examining 50 years' worth of data from the continental US, researchers have discovered some factors that may have led to the lesser production of honey over the years. Read to learn more.

Bumblebees Cannot Taste Pesticides in Nectar Even at Lethal Concentrations

11.21.2023 06:00 AM

Bumblebees are smart but cannot detect pesticides in nectar. Continue reading to understand how bees are at risk of contaminated nectar.

Honey Bees Show Altruism and Genetic Influence in Worker Behavior, Study Reveals

10.13.2023 11:43 AM

Penn State study discovers honey bees exhibit rare altruism with genetic influences on worker behavior. Read the article for more details.

Innovative Tech Firm Aims to Revolutionize Crop Pollination, Reducing Reliance on Bees

09.25.2023 11:29 AM

Israeli tech company develops a mechanical pollination device as population of bees declines due to rising temperatures, posing ecological risks.

Can Bees Open a Fanta Bottle? Behavioral Ecologist Explains How Two Honeybees Were Able To Unscrew the Container

09.05.2023 07:54 AM

A viral video shows bees seemingly unscrewing a Fanta bottle cap, showcasing their surprising talent in tool use. Continue reading to learn more about this story.

3,000-Year-Old Bees Found Mummified Inside Their Cocoons at New Paleontological Site in Portugal

08.25.2023 06:36 AM

Scientists theorize that an abrupt weather change possibly led to the sudden large-scale mortality of Eucera bees thousands of years ago. Continue reading to learn more about this story.

Bees' Origin Traced Back 120 Million Years Ago to Ancient Supercontinent Gondwana, Rewriting Evolutionary History

08.03.2023 01:33 AM

New study shows that bees originated 120 million years earlier than previously believed, aligning with southern hemisphere plant group growth. Read the article to learn more.

Moths Face Urbanization Threats and Decline; Conservationists Call for Protection Similar to Bees

06.06.2023 05:42 AM

Moths play a significant role in pollination, accounting for one-third of visits to urban crops and surprising researchers with their pollen-carrying behavior. Read the article to learn more.

Swarm of 1,000 Killer Bees Stung Elderly Man 250 Times; How Did He Survive?

05.31.2023 23:48 PM

He was simply out in the neighborhood with his dog, Pippin, when the swarm of 1,000 attacked him and his dog. Read to learn more.

More Than a Human Problem: Air Pollution Changes Gut Microbiome of British Bumblebees, Affects Bee Health and Different Ecosystems

04.17.2023 03:45 AM

Air pollution does not just affect humans; it affects bees, too. Read to learn more. While air pollution has been seen to affect human health, its effects go beyond that.

Moths Pollinate More Efficiently Compared to Bees, Study Says

04.01.2023 23:24 PM

Night-working moths were seen to pollinate faster despite making fewer flower stops during the night. Read to learn more.

Twerking Bees? Video Shows How These Social Insects 'Waggle Dance,' Proving Their Skill in Passing Down Information

03.09.2023 22:13 PM

Social learning plays a role in how bees learn their unique waggle dance for communication. Read on to know more information.

US Certifies First Bee Vaccine to Combat Honeybee Disease ‘American Foulbrood’

01.10.2023 23:26 PM

The USDA has approved the first bee vaccine to help deal with the deadly circulating disease among honeybees. Read to know more.

Top 10 Most Popular Science Times Stories of 2022

12.30.2022 01:05 AM

Take a look at the top 10 stories in 2022 featured in Science Times that readers enjoyed over the past 12 months before the world welcomes 2023.

Asian Hornet Invasion in Europe Traced Back to a Single Queen Bee Introduced to France in 2004, Study Reveals

12.26.2022 03:08 AM

The Asian hornet invasion in Europe was first recorded in 2021 in Ireland. Now, scientists traced back its native range and found it descended from a single queen in 2004. Read the article to know the full story.

Autonomous 3D Printing Drones the First of Its Kind to Build, Repair Structures In-Flight

09.22.2022 09:45 AM

Researchers created 3D printing drones inspired by a fleet of bees that can be useful in manufacturing and building difficult-to-access spaces or dangerous locations. Tap the article to learn more about this technology.