Honey : 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 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.

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.

Aug 25, 2014 12:03 PM EDT

Scientists Uncover Evolutionary History of Honeybees

Scientists are learning a bit more about honeybees. They've conducted the first ever global analysis of genome variation in these insects, revealing a bit more about their genetic diversity and evolutionary history.

Aug 07, 2014 08:33 AM EDT

Two Broad-Spectrum Insecticides May Contribute to Colony Collapse Disorder in Honeybees

It turns out that two broad-spectrum systemic insecticides, fipornil and imidacloprid, may be especially toxic to honeybees.

Jul 24, 2014 11:51 AM EDT

Scientists Discover How Bees Keep Their Cool Even in the Heat

Researchers have found exactly how honeybees manage to keep their cool in a new study.

Jul 18, 2014 07:35 AM EDT

Honey Bee Diet Impacts Gene Expression in Insects: You Are What You Eat

Scientists have taken a closer look at the diet of the Western honey bee and have found that significant differences occur depending on what the bees eat.

Jun 27, 2014 09:48 AM EDT

Bloodsucking Parasite Threatens Honeybee Populations with Devastating Virus

Researchers have uncovered a new challenge for honeybees; it turns out that a bloodsucking parasite may be responsible for Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), which may just have become one of the biggest threats for bees in the UK.

Jun 04, 2014 07:51 AM EDT

Spider Venom May Save the Bees: New Bio-Pesticide Could Preserve Honeybee Populations

Could spiders save the bees? They just might. Scientists have created a novel bio-pesticide with the help of spider venom and a plant protein.

May 27, 2014 09:28 AM EDT

Swarm of Thousands of Bees Relocated from Manhattan Tree to New York City Hotel

Try to imagine a few hundred bees. Now imagine a swarm of thousands. That's exactly what police officers and beekeepers had to deal with on Monday afternoon in the heart of New York City after a swarm took over part of a tree.