WHEN IT comes to architectural accomplishments, humans like to think they stand at the top of the pyramid. That is to underestimate the astonishing achievements of social insects: termites raise ...

Human influences have the potential to reduce the effectivity of communication in bees adding further stress to struggling colonies, according to new analysis. Human influences have the potential to ...

More flowers lead to more pathogen spread between bee species. In A Nutshell Scientists found that sites with more flower ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When it comes to deciding where they’re going to get their next meal, different species of bees may be attracted to different flower traits, according to a study led by ...

With about 600 different species of bees in Washington, you would think it would be easy to spot one. But that black and yellow insect you see quickly darting from flower to flower could just as ...

Stressed bees are much more likely to make pessimistic choices and lack a buzz in life. Stressed bees are much more likely to make pessimistic choices and lack a buzz in life, new research has ...

The unique ecology of the island has made it possible for a team of Bowdoin researchers to develop new insights into how different bees and wasps learn, and how this ability impacts their foraging ...

These 5 tips will keep bees buzzing around your garden. Bees are tireless pollinators who play a vital role in our ecosystems. While they can be a scary nuisance at barbecues, they're absolutely ...