Bumble bees may overpower invasive Argentine ants in one-on-one fights, but those victories come at a hidden cost.

To stay in the air when hovering over a flower, bumble bees continually flap their wings rapidly, a metabolic process that ...

ON HOW THIS COULD IMPACT MORE THAN BEES. MIKE: IT’S NOT EVERYDAY THAT YOU HEAR ABOUT INSECTS ON THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, BUT THAT’S WHAT THE GAME COMMISSION IS GOING TO CONSIDER ONE WEEK FROM TODAY ...

The buzz of a bumble bee feeding at a willow catkin is a sure sign that spring has arrived to Interior Alaska. As more and more flowers unfurl to offer their nectar and pollen rewards, a dizzying ...

In a finding that broadens our understanding of time perception in the animal kingdom, researchers have discovered that an insect pollinator, the bumble bee, can estimate the duration of time ...

Bumble bees prefer a low-fat diet A bumble bee's diet affects survival and reproductive capabilities Date: February 5, 2020 Source: Technical University of Munich (TUM) Summary: Are bees dying of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Within just one human generation, the odds for bumble bee survival ...

California native bumble bees are poised to become protected under the state’s Endangered Species Act — and they’d be the first insects on the list. The populations of four bee species — the Crotch, ...

Amended versions of two bills intended to study or address the decline of native insect populations and insecticide spillover ...

Over the past decade, scientists have been grappling with the worrying decline of bee populations. Sunflower plants could provide a solution, according to a study. The pollen in the bright yellow ...