In 1984, honeybees traveled aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger for a unique student experiment. These bees successfully ...

Bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants, but soaring temperatures can put them under stress. Here’s how to make your ...

Scientists have long thought an unusual genetic system helped ants, bees, and wasps evolve their extraordinary social ...

As trees and flowers blossom in spring, bees emerge from their winter nests and burrows. For many species it’s time to mate, and some will start new solitary nests or colonies. Bees and other ...

The Minnesota Bee Atlas is a citizen science volunteer program working to create a state-wide list of native bees found in Minnesota.

Ari Daniel | Host, "There's More to That" Native bees in the United States are dying due to pesticides, disease and habitat loss. These insects play a critical role in nature and on farms, yet we know ...

Every year on May 20, people across the globe celebrate World Bee Day to spread awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators. These tiny insects play a major role in maintaining ...

Bees are among the most important insects on Earth—vital pollinators of our crops and significant contributors to human societies for thousands of years. While visiting various plants, bees need to ...

As spring gardening kicks into high gear, bees emerge from hibernation and start moving from flower to flower. These hardworking insects play an essential role pollinating plants, but they’re also ...

Bees are amazing animals. They're smart, deeply emotional, and key players in countless diverse ecosystems. Award-winning writer Matt Kracht tells it all in his beautifully illustrated, highly ...

The extreme weather that has battered much of the U.S. in 2022 doesn’t just affect humans. Heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms also threaten many wild species — including some that already face ...