Bees
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
Pollination From Honeybees Could Make Plants Less Fit to Survive and Reproduce
Plants visited by honeybees rather than native bees may become more inbred, a new study suggests
A Swarm of Bees Delayed a Flight for Three Hours
When the plane's engine turned on, the pollinators simply left the aircraft—and passengers were finally able to board
Bumblebees Learn to Open Puzzle Boxes From Each Other
New findings might suggest the insects have a capacity for culture, researchers say
The World's First Vaccine for Honeybees Is Here
It could be a game-changer for beekeepers fighting American foulbrood, a disease that can wipe out entire colonies
Shrinking Pollinator Populations Could Be Killing 427,000 People Per Year
New research explores the relationship between human health and crop loss due to pollination deficits around the world
Honeybee Swarms Can Produce as Much Electric Charge as a Storm Cloud
Denser swarms create more atmospheric electricity, new research suggests
Moths Are the Unsung Heroes of Pollination
New research suggests the insects play a more important role in pollinating red clover than scientists previously thought
Giant 'Murder' Hornet Has Landed at the Natural History Museum
After scientists studied the invasive insect, visitors are getting a first look at the fierce creature that could wreak havoc on U.S. agriculture
The Quest to Find the World's Largest Bee
The rediscovery of Wallace’s giant bee uncovers disheartening truths about the tenuous fate of hidden insect species
Forensic Scientists Are Testing Whether Honey Bees Can Help Locate Human Bodies
Researchers think they can find evidence of volatile organic compounds from a decomposing body in honey
Scientists Are Using Sex Pheromones to Lure in Murder Hornets
The method may be the best way to eliminate the insects from non-native habitats
Air Pollution Makes It Harder for Insect Pollinators to Find Flowers
Some bug populations were reduced up to 70 percent in areas exposed to diesel exhaust and ozone contamination
How Can Ant and Termite Queens Live So Long?
Scientists are working to understand the matriarchs, who can survive decades while investing huge amounts of energy into reproduction
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
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