Honey Bees
Bees Ejaculating Themselves to Death in Heat Waves: Viral Story Explained
Male honey bees will die from heat shock at temperatures above 107 degrees Fahrenheit, ejaculating as they perish.
How Honey Bees Could Help Find Bodies of Missing People
"In this case, the bees are our new partners in crime fighting, and that's amazing science," said Mary Ellen O'Toole, the head of the Forensic Science Program.
Murder Hornet or Cicada Killer? Here's What to Look for to Stay Safe
A wasp found across much of the United States resembles the murder hornet, but isn't generally dangerous to humans. Here's how to tell them apart.
How 'Murder Hornets' Could Disrupt the World's Food Supply Chain
The murder hornet, as it is known in some Asian countries for its ability to kill a being with its sting, may pose a significant threat to the honeybee population, according to some scientists.
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.
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.
Honey Bees Remember Happy and Sad Times, Scientists Discover
"This discovery is striking given how small their brains are," researcher Gene Robinson said.
Why Drones Can't Replace Bees
Drones may have a role in laboratory pollination but have a long way to go to emulate the work of bees.
Bee Pollen Full of Pesticides Like Mosquito Repellent
How the insects are exposed to all these chemicals is unclear, but the pesticides could be contributing to bee decline.
Bumblebees Can Sense Electric Fields Using Hairs
Scientists theorize that this helps the insects find flowers that would otherwise be hidden to them.