Royal Beekeeper Announced to Queen's Bees The Death of The Monarch and Change of Ownership: Century-old Tradition 'Affects' Honey Production

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.15.2022 10:25 AM

The royal beekeeper has announced to the queen’s bee her death and the change of ownership. A century old custom announcing to the hive the owner’s event can affect the bees behavior.

The ‘Waggle Dance’: Bees Do the Moves to Help Robots Communicate, Complete Complicated Tasks

07.07.2022 10:30 AM

Honeybees take non-verbal communication to an entirely new level as they do the waggle dance to help robots communicate and perform tasks. Read to know more.

Tiny Bees vs Large Bumblebees: Which Cope Better, Struggle More Against Climate Warming?

04.25.2022 12:40 PM

Over 20,000 bees were studied to determine how different species reacted to changing climatic conditions. Learn which copes better between small and large bees.

Honeybee Flight Depends on Ground Distance, Mirrored Surface Disorients Altitude

04.18.2022 08:00 AM

Experts found new evidence on how honeybees fly and keep their altitudes. Read more about the findings that were first examined back in the 1960s.

The Secret to Bigger, More Plentiful Coffee Beans Relies on Birds and Bees; Here’s Why

04.05.2022 10:30 AM

A new study found that coffee beans are bigger and more plentiful and that’s because of the teamwork between birds and bees. Learn more about the team up here.

Ukrainian Bees Attack Kills 3 Russian Soldiers, Injures 25 More: What Makes Bee Sting Deadly?

04.01.2022 06:30 AM

A swarm of bees in Ukraine attacked Russian soldiers, killing three and injuring 25 others. Read more to know why bee stings can be deadly.

Honeybees Invade a Florida Home With Over 80,000 Bees Living in Shower Wall

12.16.2021 04:50 AM

A professional beekeeper recently got astounded after she found out that thousands of honeybees had invaded a couple's shower wall.

Beehives with Bees Recovered Alive 50 Days After Being Buried in Las Palma Volcanic Eruptions

11.25.2021 04:13 AM

The September volcanic eruptions on Las Palma in the Canary buried beehives and rescuers were recently reported to have rescued about five of these apiaries including their so-called "buzzing residents."

Bees in Costa Rica Evolved to Have Extra Tooth and a Gut Similar to Vultures to Eat Meat Instead of Nectar

11.24.2021 03:02 AM

Researchers led by experts from the University of California, Riverside found meat-eating bees in Costa Rica that evolved to eat carrion and avoid competition for nectar.

Honeybee Social Distance in Colony to Combat Parasitic Attack; Study on Ectoparasite Varroa Destructor Exposure Shows Anti-Transmission Behavior

11.02.2021 01:15 AM

A new study identified social distancing as the defense mechanism applied by honeybees when their hive is under a parasitic attack.

Pollinators' Color Preference Influences Flowers' Color Signals for Pollination; Flowers Compete Over Bees, Flies via Color Evolution

09.03.2021 04:25 AM

Fly pollinators help plants pollinate as much as bees and butterflies do. They sense and use color to shape the types of flowers that are present today.

Bees, Pollinators, Pollination Under Threat Due to Environmental Pressures: Analysis Cites Agrochemicals Including Pesticides Among the Causes

08.05.2021 01:07 AM

A new meta-analysis reveals the threat bees and pollinators are in at present. The use of pesticides is one of the main contributors to such a threat.

Honeycomb Structures: Bees Keep Honey in Shapes Other Than Hexagons

07.28.2021 08:40 AM

A new study reveals that when their location does not allow for perfect hexagons, bees adapt to more architecturally suitable structures.

Flowers Use Humidity as Invisible Tactic to Attract Bumblebees for Pollination

06.23.2021 09:50 AM

A new study recently showed flowers' invisible tactic to possibly attract their pollinators. It showed that bumblebees, specifically, may use a flower's humidity to tell them about the presence of nectar.

Bees at Work: Watch How They Join Forces to Unscrew Soda Bottle

06.01.2021 06:30 AM

A new video originally posted on Twitter presents two bees at work seemingly unscrewing the orange lid of Fanta beverage to reach a sugary liquid inside the bottle.

Trained Bees Detect Coronavirus? Scientists Use These Insects to Identify COVID-19 Through Smell

05.07.2021 06:10 AM

Scientists in the Netherlands have trained bees so they can identify COVID-19 using their sense of smell, a Wageningen University press release specified.

Viral Video: Woman Dubbed 'Bee Whisperer' as She Rescues Hive With Bare Hands

03.16.2021 04:58 AM

Millions of people have watched a Texas beekeeper heralded as a 'Bee Whisperer' after a video of her scooping up handfuls of bees to transfer them to a safer place was uploaded online.

Home Gardens Considered Powerhouse for Pollinating Insects

02.22.2021 05:37 AM

Research suggests that home gardens are the biggest food source for pollinating insects, like bees and wasps, in cities and towns.

Bees: What Do We Really Know?

01.25.2021 01:55 AM

There are many misconceptions regarding bees, and as much as some may fear them, bees are key to the flourishment of flowers and fruits.

Pesticide Is The Reason Bees Are Not Getting Adequate Sleep

01.24.2021 22:30 PM

Pesticides affect how bees, nature's hardworking insects, are unable to pollinate properly and effectively. As a result, they don't get the adequate sleep they need.

New Study Reveals Large Bumblebees Learn the Best Flowers’ Spots

12.29.2020 17:00 PM

A new study recently found that big bumblebees are taking time to learn the best flowers' locations or sites.