Bees : Science World Report

Apr 30, 2015 08:34 AM EDT

How the Queen Bee Avoids Inbreeding in Her Honeybee Colony

The queen bee in any colony has an important job: breeding. But how does this insect avoid inbreeding in her colony?

Apr 27, 2015 08:50 AM EDT

Bees at Risk of Addiction to Nectar Laden with Harmful Pesticides

Bees could actually become addicted to pesticides.

Apr 23, 2015 10:26 AM EDT

Bees May be in Decline Partly Due to a Poor, Protein-Lacking Diet

While pesticides are a huge issue for bees, a poor diet may also be contributing to their decline. Scientists have found that a changing landscape could be contributing to the downfall of bees.

Mar 25, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

Manganese Drastically Impacts Honeybee Behavior

Manganese, which was once scarce in the environment, is now far more plentiful and may addle honey bees.

Mar 19, 2015 06:23 AM EDT

World's Most Common Insecticide May Not Significantly Impact Bees

Researchers have found that the world's most common insecticide does not significantly harm honey bee colonies at real-world dosage levels.

Feb 27, 2015 03:45 PM EST

Bumblebees Mix-up Memories, Too, Just Like Humans Do

Bumblebees are busy little guys. But just like humans, they forget things or mix up memories. In fact, a new study published in the journal Current Biology shows that sometimes, they have trouble juggling multiple memories.

Feb 19, 2015 07:47 AM EST

Nicotine and Caffeine May Extend the Healthy Life of Bees: Nature's Medicine Cabinet

Nicotine isn't healthy for people. It can cause a host of problems if we have too much of it. Now, though, researchers have found that the naturally occurring chemicals found in tobacco flowers and other plants may just be the right prescription for ailing bees.

Feb 10, 2015 11:41 AM EST

Stressed, Young Bees May be the Driver of Colony Collapse Disorder

Colony collapse is impacting bees across the globe, and could have major implications for honey production and crop yield. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and have found that it may just be due to stressed, younger bees.

Dec 12, 2014 10:51 AM EST

Natural Toxins in Nectar and Pollen May Poison Bees

It turns out that natural toxins in nectar and pollen can poison insects, which could have some implications for bees. Scientists have discovered that these toxins can affect insect memory, behavior, and reproductive success.

Nov 26, 2014 09:18 AM EST

Global Warming May Cause Honey Bee Parasites to Spread

A warming world could be bad news for honeybees. Scientists have found that the spread of an exotic bee parasite, now found worldwide, is linked to climate and not just superior competitive ability.

Nov 03, 2014 12:14 PM EST

Honey Bees May Survive Pesticides with a Better Diet of Natural Pollen

When it comes to honey bees, diet is all important. It turns out that honey bees fed on a natural diet of pollen are far more resistant to pesticides than those that are fed an artificial diet.

Sep 25, 2014 11:07 AM EDT

Scientists Turn Bees into Doctors: Insects Deliver Disease Control to Blossoms

The bees you see buzzing from flower to flower may not just be pollinators; they may also be doctors. Scientists have introduced a new method to turn bees into tiny insect medics in order to deliver disease control to cherry blossoms and prevent brown rot in cherries.