The Swarm of People Intent on Saving Our Bees
An army of experts and citizen scientists devoted to documenting and protecting the country’s native bees is telling us a lot about the hidden lives of these insects
This Intrepid Team of Bee Lovers Are Doing Everything They Can to Save Rare Native Species From Extinction
Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary enthusiasts, native species are finally getting the buzz they deserve
Officials Declare the U.S. Free of ‘Murder Hornets’ in a Rare Victory Against an Invasive Insect
Five years after the first sighting in Washington state, intense efforts have eradicated the bee-killing hornets from the nation
From Silk Moths to Fruit Flies, These Five Insects Have Changed the World
It’s easy to write bugs off as pests, but consider the ways in which they have positively impacted our lives
Heat Waves Can Make Bumblebees Lose Their Sense of Smell, Study Finds. Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Female worker bees, which forage for the whole colony, struggle more to detect scents in the heat than males do, per the recent research
See 13 Captivating Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
The highly commended shots provide a preview of the 60th annual competition, which spotlights astounding animal behaviors and the conservation issues they face
These Stunning Portraits of Insects Reveal the Intricacies of an Amazing World
Photographer Thorben Danke combines hundreds of shots to create breathtaking images of the tiny creatures
Can the Endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee Survive?
A new genetic study reveals secrets about the creature, which may help researchers make decisions to conserve the species
Static Electricity May Help Butterflies and Moths Pick Up Pollen
A new study measured the insects’ electrostatic charges and used computer simulations to show that the charges were strong enough to lift pollen
Honeybees Can Sniff Out Lung Cancer, Scientists Suggest
New research opens the door for doctors to one day use bees as a living diagnostic tool
These Cute, Fuzzy Bumblebees Are Precision-Engineered Pollinators
As numbers of these key pollinators decline, conservationists are eyeing new federal protections for one vulnerable species
Centuries-Old Maya Beekeeping Tools Unearthed in Mexico
Archaeologists in the Yucatán Peninsula found several stone lids used by the pre-Columbian civilization to collect honey from stingless bees
Bumblebee Nests May Be Overheating With Rising Global Temperatures, Study Finds
Across various species and regions, bumblebee nests thrive between 82 and 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit—and climate change could make it harder to find habitats in that range
Hibernating Bumblebee Queens Can Survive Underwater for Up to a Week, Study Finds
Researchers discovered the insects’ unexpected superpower during an accidental laboratory snafu
Four Unusual and Amazing Ways That Insects Team Up
The invertebrates create elaborate structures to escape danger and shimmer in synchronized performances to confuse predators
Five Million Bees Fall Off a Truck in Canada
Local beekeepers rushed to the scene to help collect as many of the disoriented insects as possible
The Nectar of the Gods Is Coming to a Bar Near You
How mead, one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages, could become the drink of the future
Paleontologists Discover Mummified Bees Preserved in Their Cocoons for 3,000 Years
Some kind of “catastrophic” event, such as a sudden freeze or flood, likely killed all the young adult bees at once, according to a new study
Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet Spotted in the U.S. for the First Time
The insect, detected in Georgia, can snatch bees from the air while hunting, posing a threat to native pollinators and agriculture
This Pioneering Black Zoologist’s Insights Were a Century Ahead of Their Time
Charles Henry Turner conducted trailblazing research on the cognitive traits of bees, spiders and more
Page 1 of 7