Bees
BloomX: Stepping up to save the crops
The past three years of war have had a serious impact on farms across the country, including in the north where farmers have continued their work under the incessant buzzing of not bees, but drones.
Researchers stunned: Queen bumblebees survive more than a week underwater
Scientists select demonic name for new horned 'Lucifer' bee species discovered in Australia
With smart hives: The startup fighting the rise in bee mortality
Test yourself: Only 10% of people can find the bee hiding in the flowers
A new TikTok challenge puts your vision to the test. Can you spot the bee among the flowers in this image?
Couple discovers their new house is a beehive
The Dempseys recalled that upon moving in, they had seen bees, but didn’t think anything of it since they vanished after the house was repainted.
Bumble bees can teach each other to solve problems - study
This study is the first of its kind to look into the spread of behavioral problem-solving in bees.
US greenlights first vaccine to save honeybees
The vaccine, conditionally licensed by the US Department of Agriculture, is designed to protect honeybees, one of the world's most vital species, from American Foulbrood disease.
Two tablespoons of honey a day could keep the doctor away
Honey has long been a well-known and effective home remedy. Now, a new study found that besides soothing a sore throat or relieving the symptoms of a cold, honey has many more benefits.
BeeHero raises $42M for Precision Pollination as a Service platform
For several years, BeeHero has focused on the construction of the world’s largest bee and pollination dataset.
Explore myths and caves in New York with Eden Auerbach Ofrat's solo show
A video-art and installation artist, Auerbach Ofrat deals with cultural archetypes, symbols and contradictory and complementary existential poles, while relying on both literary and mythical sources.
Royal beekeeper informs bees that Queen Elizabeth has died
John Chapple, 79, recited a "prayer," letting the bees know that their old master had died.
That stings: Climate change can make bumblebees wake up too early and die - study
Climate change can make bumblebees wake up from hibernation too early, likely a fatal outcome. Since bumblebees are vital pollinators in agriculture, this can spell disaster for everyone.
Bees have grown increasingly nervous over the past century. Here's why - study
New research analyzed the impact climate change has had on bees since 1900. Without action, the future is not looking good for the essential crop pollinators.