Honeybees
'Murder Hornet' Task Force Set Up in Texas Ater Sightings in Washington
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requested Texas A&M AgriLife set up the group to prevent the Asian giant hornet from settling in his state.
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.
Honey Bees Remember Happy and Sad Times, Scientists Discover
"This discovery is striking given how small their brains are," researcher Gene Robinson said.
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.
Forget Rooftop Gardens: This Brooklyn Restaurant Has an In-house Beehive
Two beehives on the roof of the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge are home to some 2,000 bees, and their "Rooftop Honey" is used in the hotel's in-house restaurant.
How to Create an Urban Bee-Friendly Garden with Limited Space
Urban farming is all the rage these days - it is a source of organic produce and attracts bees - helping the environment.
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.
Honeybees Can Do Basic Math, Study Finds
The researchers say that more animals than previously believed might be capable of numerical cognition
Bee Feeder Made With Mushrooms Could Help Save the Bees
The bees' prevalence of Deformed Wing Virus decreased more than 800-fold.
Honeybees Understand the Mathematical Concept of Zero
Only a handful of animals are known to understand the concept.
Save the Bees: EU to Ban World's Most Common Pesticides
The new ban adds stricter restrictions to the 2013 decision.
World's Most Popular Pesticide Is Terrible for Bees
A pesticide manufacturer called the proposed ban "overly conservative" and "extremely impractical."
Hurricane Destruction May Have Doomed Honeybees
Puerto Rico seemed to hold the key to saving the world's honeybees—until a giant storm blew hope away.
Bumblebees Can Sense Electric Fields Using Hairs
Scientists theorize that this helps the insects find flowers that would otherwise be hidden to them.
5 Things We Learned This Week: Tech & Science
The threat of ransomware and the recharging of Mount St. Helens are among the things we learned in Tech & Science this week.
Winter Wipes Out Over a Quarter of U.S. Honeybees
Year-round death rates are also rising, nearing a record high.
Stingless Bees 'Farm' Fungus to Feed Young
The bees may be more vulnerable to fungicides than previously thought.
Parasite May Help Explain the Decline of Honeybees
In the last year, U.S. beekeepers lost more than 40 percent of their hives.
White House Unveils Plan to Help Honeybees and Butterflies
Some don't think it goes far enough.
U.S. Beekeepers Lose 40 Percent of Hives Over Past Year
Scientists don't yet know why more bees are now dying in the summer.