Solar farms can boost bee populations when managed with wildflowers, supporting biodiversity and clean energy.

Conservationists in Kent say there are signs that rare bumblebees are making a comeback, thanks to work improving their habitat. For two years running, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust has recorded ...

If you fall into a deep sleep in a full bathtub, you might not expect to wake up — unless you’re a queen bumblebee. In fact, eastern queen bumblebees can hibernate underwater in frigid temperatures ...

A bumblebee's brain is smaller than a sesame seed. But it can still accomplish quite a bit. "You don't need a big brain to learn well," said Felicity Muth, an assistant professor in the Department of ...

The news that native bees are cut from a different cloth has important implications for conservation practices and may also ...

Citizen-scientists gathered in a wildflower meadow in the Washington Cascades in July to help the western bumblebee keep buzzing through the air. Nearly a mile high in the Wenatchee Mountains, the ...

Recent research shows that climatic changes to which bumblebee queens are exposed in their early life stages impair their survival and reproductive abilities, which can also have a negative impact on ...

(CN) — Bumblebees have long been known for their excellent vision, but new research suggests it’s not just sight but also a bee’s keen sense of smell – estimated to be 100 times more powerful than a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When foraging, bumblebees often have a choice to make. Do they go ...

For the first time, a study has shown insects having fun with little wooden balls. What could this say about their emotional state? Monisha Ravisetti was a science writer at CNET. She covered climate ...