A beehive operates more like a democracy than a monarchy. In fact, US bee researcher Thomas D. Seeley describes a colony’s social structure as a ‘bee democracy’, where many decisions are made ...

Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees, a new study finds. Scientists point to ...

Savannah Spoor turned to bee venom therapy after years of debilitating Lyme disease symptoms ...

In “Dead Bees Still Sting,” Susan Cormier draws inspiration from the society of her bee colony.

It’s a simple moment, but one that reflects a much greater effort: Alaskans working together to understand the bees that ...

On a warm July afternoon near Fairbanks, a volunteer with the Alaska Bee Atlas kneels beside a patch of blooming fireweed, gently sweeping a net through the air. A small bumblebee lands in the bottom ...

It’s tough being a female in a naked mole-rat colony; they live a long life of servitude, maintaining the tunnels of their ...

Pests are attracted to summer cookouts by the space, people, and food available. Mosquitoes are drawn to standing water and the carbon dioxide, heat, and sweat from guests. Simple prevention methods ...

Learn how to create pollinator habitats in your own yard during a free presentation at Tiverton Public Library.

Tips to Make Your Garden More Pollinator-Friendly Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are essential for a thriving ecosystem, yet they face declining habitats across North America.

The Royal Horticultural Society is urging UK gardeners to take simple steps to support bees and pollinators during the hot weather ...