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Bees

<em>B. hyperboreus</em>, the Arctic rival of <em>B. polaris</em>.

The Unlikely Survival of Bees in the Arctic

A new species has been identified in an archipelago once used for Soviet nuclear testing.

Sarah Laskow January 11, 2018

Spotted: <em>Heterosphecia tawonoides</em> buzzing around Malaysia's Taman Negara National Park.

Found: A Blue-and-White Moth Last Seen 130 Years Ago

It acts a lot like a bee.

Vittoria Traverso December 14, 2017

A single pound of honey is the lifetime work for about 768 bees, made up of visits to two million flowers.

What Is It Like to Be a Bee?

A philosophical and neurobiological look into the apian mind.

Natasha Frost December 6, 2017

Leatherwood honey isn't extremely sweet, but it is a bit spicy.

Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey

Bees get a lift from helicopters in order to produce this spicy honey.

What Happens When a Queen Bee Decides to Ride a Motorcycle

A street in Sydney, Australia, ended up hosting a cloud of worker bees three stories high.

Cara Giaimo November 3, 2017

Hidalgo, Texas's "killer bee" statue.

'World's Largest Killer Bee'

A statue in the Texas town that proudly calls itself the killer bee capital of the world.

This Man Had Bees on His Face for Longer Than Anyone Else on Record

Juan Carlos Noguez Ortiz set a world "bee beard" record by wearing the insects for 61 minutes.

Cara Giaimo August 31, 2017

The Family That Lives With Bees

They've shared a home for 12 years.

Michael Waters July 20, 2017

A honey bee in action.

A Woman, Her Bedroom, and 35,000 Hidden Bees

They got a new home, and she got a lot of honey.

Erik Shilling July 14, 2017

First Honeybees in California

San Jose, California

First Honey Bees in California

A plaque outside the San Jose airport commemorates the insect's arrival to the West Coast.

Bumblebees pollinating flowers during the study.

Tracking Bumblebees Based on Their Buzzes

The technique could be a boon for famers who rely on the services of pollinators.

Kelsey Kennedy June 8, 2017

Found: A Ceiling Dripping With Honey and, Oh, 120,000 or So Bees

A beekeeper also removed 60 pounds of honey.

Sarah Laskow May 18, 2017

A honey bee pollinating a flower.

The Massive Bee Hive Heists Unfolding in California

Organized crime may be involved.

Erik Shilling May 15, 2017

Bees cover the wing of a plane.

Bees Delay Flight

"Obviously, you don't want the bees in the air."

Eric Grundhauser March 22, 2017

A rusty-patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) photographed in Madison, Wisconsin

Investigating the Mystery of One of America's Most Endangered Bees

The rusty patched bumble bee has seen its population decline precipitously in recent years. Why?

Hannah Nordhaus October 27, 2016

We're Getting Closer to Knowing Why Bees Are Dying Off Worldwide

One widely-used pesticide was found to reduce bee sperm counts.

Erik Shilling July 27, 2016

The Case Against Honeybees

The buzz around America's favorite workers grows louder every year. Is it drowning out the real story of our food system?

Cara Giaimo July 14, 2016

Kastania's Cave

Kato Kastania, Greece

Kastania Cave

This remarkable cave was discovered after a shepherd watched bees enter and exit through a small fissure.