There could be between 3,700 and 5,200 undiscovered bee species buzzing around in the world, according to a new study that offers a “treasure map” for finding new varieties of the pollinators. Bees ...

Honey bees follow personal and highly precise flight routes using landmarks and memory, according to new research.

A new study not only provides the first statistically derived estimate of bee species richness around the world, it also ...

A new study analyzed pollen from 57 North American plant species, identifying those most nutritionally beneficial for bees, which could inform conservation efforts and wildflower restoration projects.

PULLMAN, Wash. — In the overlooked corners of Puget Sound, wild bee populations are thriving in unexpected places, according to a comprehensive seven-year study by Washington State University ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 23, 2024) A study in Science of The Total Environment calculates and compares pesticide risk in 594 wild bee species associated with crops in North America. Current ...

Honey bees use social learning to perfect their so-called “waggle dancing” skills by watching more experienced mates, scientists have said. Waggle dance is a form of communication by which the honey ...

Bees have been crucial to the agricultural practices in the world, pollinating a third of food. However, bees have been increasingly dying due to pesticides and viruses. Researchers Adam Dolezal, ...

Research revealing bees’ ability to synthesise specific nutrients, to support the colonisation of their gut bacteria, offers insights into the symbiotic relationship they have with their gut ...

Bumble bees may overpower invasive Argentine ants in one-on-one fights, but those victories come at a hidden cost.