Bees
Genetic Analysis Reveals the Origins of the World's Most Common Honeybee Species
The western honeybee hailed from western Asia seven million years ago, ending the contentious debate over where these buzzy critters originated
Why Vulture Bees Prefer Rotting Flesh Over Pollen
The insects' gut microbiomes contained acid-loving bacteria that help digest meat
Listen to Asian Honeybees 'Shriek' When Murder Hornets Are Nearby
The bees will sound the alarm against invaders by vibrating their wings to make a noise akin to high-pitched scream
How Scientists Are Using Robotic Animals to Learn About Real Ones
Biomimetic bots can teach researchers a lot about how creatures interact in the natural world
Honey Has Numerous Health Benefits for Bees
From pesticide detox to increased longevity, the pros of the sweet stuff go well beyond simply nourishing the hardworking insects in the hive
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The American Bumblebee Has Nearly Vanished From Eight States
In two decades, the insect's population has declined by nearly 90 percent due to a combination of threats, including habitat loss, pesticides and diseases
The First Living Asian Giant 'Murder' Hornet of 2021 Has Been Found in Washington State
The sighting was reported two miles from where officials found a nest in October 2020
Dead 'Murder Hornet' Found North of Seattle
The dried out male hornet is 2021's first confirmed sighting of the Asian giant hornet, but scientists say the corpse doesn't look fresh
Fallout From Cold War Nuclear Testing Detected in U.S. Honey
The radiation found doesn't represent a health risk for humans, but it might impact bees
Using Amber-Filtered Bulbs Instead of White Light Attracts Fewer Bugs
In a tropical rainforest study, 60 percent fewer insects visited traps illuminated in a golden glow. Researchers say the results may be widely applicable
Thousands of Wild Bee Species Haven't Been Seen Since 1990
Between 2006 and 2015, researchers worldwide observed 25 percent fewer bee species than they had before 1990
Ten Scientific Discoveries From 2020 That May Lead to New Inventions
From soaring snakes to surfing suckerfish, nature is an endless source of inspiration
Asian Bees Plaster Hives With Feces to Defend Against Hornet Attacks
Researchers say the surprising behavior could constitute tool use, which would be a first for honey bees
Entomologists Destroy Asian Giant Hornet Nest Found in Washington
The crew sucked nearly 100 hornets from the tree-hollow hive—the first ever found in the U.S.—using a vacuum and captured escapees with nets
First Live ‘Murder Hornet’ Captured in the U.S.
Scientists aim to eradicate Asian giant hornet nests in the next few weeks so that the insects do not establish a population on the West Coast
Wild Bees Are Worth $1.5 Billion for Six U.S. Crops
Study also finds that crop yields are often limited by a lack of pollinators
Scientists Capture First Murder Hornet in Washington State
It’s a step in the direction of eliminating the invasive species, experts say
Lead From Notre-Dame Fire Discovered in Parisian Beehives
The findings indicate that honey can provide important evidence of environmental pollution, scientists say
Scientists Crack the Mathematical Mystery of Stingless Bees' Spiral Honeycombs
The waxy architectural wonders seem to grow like crystals
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