Bees
Swarm of Angry Bees Hospitalizes Mother and Her Two Children in Arizona
Firefighters sprayed the bees with foam to rescue the family.
Man Suffocates to Death After Wasp Stings Him on the Tongue
Firefighters and paramedics who responded to the incident attempted to save the man, however, he could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mass Bee Death in Russia Sparks Investigation
Bee colonies around the world are facing several threats, including the use of pesticides, climate breakdown, and parasites.
The Way Japanese Bees Kill Murder Hornets is Terrifying and Impressive
A video being shared across social media shows the bees attacking the hornet after it enters their colony, and roasting it to death.
Where Murder Hornets in the U.S. are Being Sighted and What to Expect Next
Scientists in Washington state are working to eradicate the first observations of a hornet species that had never been detected in North America until late last year.
What is a Murder Hornet? Dangerous Killer Asian Giant Hornets Threaten Bees
Asian giant hornets are known to be capable of killing people with some regularity, including up to 50 per year in Japan, but they're more dangerous to honey bee populations, with the capability to kill 40 bees in a minute.
Bees Guarding Hives Twice As Likely to Let in Trespasser With Deadly Virus
According to new research, Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV) can manipulate bees' behavior so that infected individuals can enter new colonies.
Google Doodle Celebrates Earth Day 50th Anniversary With a Game and Tips
Collaborating with The Honeybee Conservancy, Google Doodle shares fun facts and advice on helping bees this Earth Day.
More Than 1,500 Bee Dance Moves Decoded by Scientists
"The most interesting about bees is their communication," said entomologist Morgan Carr-Markell.
Insecticides Have Become More Toxic to Bees Over the Last 20 Years
Researchers studying insecticide use on U.S. crops show that overall use has declined in the last 20 years, but what is being used is more toxic to bees.
Arizona Man Registered Beehive As Service Animal
Upset at what he considers the lax licensing around service animals, Prescott, Arizona man David Keller has requested that his beehive be considered a support animal.
Bees Stuck in Water Create Waves and 'Surf' to Safety, Scientists Think
Researchers places bees in water and watch them do what is know as hydrofoiling.
Insects Facing 'Unnoticed Apocalypse' Due to Routine Use of Pesticides
The report includes dozens of studies from across the world and highlights the widespread decline of insect populations.
Intoxicated Bees Buzzing Around Australian Parliament House
Drunk bees have been spotted around Australia's Parliament House thanks to a change in the weather.
Bumble Bees Give up Sleep to Care for Young, Even When They're Not Their Ow
Curiously, scientists found the insects cared for pupae who don't actually need to be fed.
New Bee Species Discovered Is Already at Risk From Climate Change
H. Terminalis is among nine newly identified bee species which are described in a study published in the journal Zootaxa.
McDonald's in Sweden Converting Billboards into 'Hotels' for Bees
More than a third of the 274 species of bees in Sweden are declining or at risk of declining. "A big problem is that they lack places to live," says McDonald's Sweden in a statement.
Honey Bees Temporarily Blind Queens With Semen so They Can't Mate Again
Scientists tracked queens during a period in their lives when they collect a lifetime's worth of sperm from males.
Rare Bee Sentenced to Death Makes Daring Escape
Its believed the rare osmia avosetta, native to Turkey and Iran, stowed away in a British family's luggage. Experts worry it could infect local species with disease.
Bees Exposed to Pesticide Become Hyperactive Before Crashing Out
In a "bee treadmill" experiment, the pesticide reduced the length of time and distance that the insects could fly.
'Bee Safe' Pesticide May Not Be Very Safe for Bees
Concern has been growing about the effects of agricultural pesticides on the health of bees.
All the Bees Fell Silent During the Total Solar Eclipse
Report reveals how bees responded to the eclipse—with just one single buzz during the darkest moments.
Bee Feeder Made With Mushrooms Could Help Save the Bees
The bees' prevalence of Deformed Wing Virus decreased more than 800-fold.
Most People Hate Wasps—but They're as Important as Bees
Researchers investigated why wasps are seen in such a negative light.
Mummified Human Corpse Found Filled With Bees, Wasps
Researchers think the body remained undiscovered for 13 years.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Ban On Neonicotinoids
The substances attack insects' central nervous systems and can even hinder birds' ability to navigate.
City Worker Stung By Swarm of Bees Hundreds of Times
A Manchester city worker was stung more than 200 times while trying to cut down a tree damaged by a recent storm.
80,000 Bees Attack Woman in California
"She probably had a few hundred if not a thousand bees just embedded into her hair and crawling all over her face."
81-Year-Old Texas Man Survives Terrifying Bee Attack
Tom Mizell says that God helped him when he was attacked by a "black cloud" of bees.
Could Climate Change Lead to the Extinction of Bees?
Scientists simulated global warming inside bee nests to find out what happens if the Earth continues to warm at the predicted pace.