Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...

When thinking of a beehive, you probably imagine it hanging on a tree. However, it turns out nearly 70% of all bees live in underground nests. Typically, these underground bees have no queen and don’t ...

Scientists have unveiled a new food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen. The research details successful trials where nutritionally stressed colonies, ...

Changes in land use, urban expansion, and extreme weather all negatively impact nutrition for honey bees and other ...

The findings of a new study have important implications for native bee conservation, particularly in urban and agricultural ...

Beekeepers play a crucial role in supporting honeybee pollination and mitigating threats like overpopulation and varroa mites. Pollination by honeybees and other insects is essential for fruit and ...

A graveyard in north Seattle has crafted a unique partnership that left one corner of its property swarming with life.

shaking loose a shower of pollen. Despite their ecological importance, however, more than a quarter of North America’s nearly 50 bumblebee species face some risk of extinction. The Morrison ...

We know plenty of backyard critters sleep, including songbirds and hummingbirds — but do bees sleep? Here's the surprising ...