Science Jun 03 A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Science Apr 12 It's OK to love all bees — including honey bees The accusations you may have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed by evidence. Entomologists explain that there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place. By Christina Grozinger, Andony Melathopoulos, Clare Rittschof, Harland Patch, Jay Evans, The Conversation
Health Aug 10 Toxicologist explains how poison ivy and bee stings are nature's chemical weapons Poison ivy and bees stings are among the most common outdoor menaces for people enjoying the outdoors. By Christopher P. Holstege, Sandra H. Nixon, The Conversation
Science Jan 12 Dreaming of spring gardening? Bees and other pollinators like a variety of flowers For those thinking ahead to spring gardening, a biologist explains what to focus on when designing a garden with pollinators in mind and what not to worry about. By Laura Russo, The Conversation
Science Sep 28 Why bees and human shoppers have more in common than you think Just like people shopping for food at grocery stores, bees make sometimes irrational decisions about which flowers to visit depending on their recent experience with similar flowers and what other flowers are available. By Claire Therese Hemingway, The Conversation
Apr 10 California's unusual winter weather presented challenges for U.S. beekeepers By Amy Taxin, Associated Press Bees have been slow to emerge from their hives due to the chilly weather. That means beekeepers have had to feed them to keep them going. Continue reading
May 23 What genetic sequencing can reveal about the secret lives of bees By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas The Beenome100 Project aims to sequence dozens of species of native bees to help answer questions about bee biology, behavior and much more. Continue reading
Oct 23 Washington state discovers first 'murder hornet' nest in U.S. By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press Despite their nickname, the hornets kill at most a few dozen people a year in Asian countries, while other bugs cause more deaths in the U.S. The real threat is their devastating attacks on already at-risk honeybees. Continue reading
May 04 With a sting that can kill, 'Murder Hornets' land in U.S. By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press The world's largest hornet, with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists were making plans to wipe it out. Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 3:09 This nonprofit has a sweet plan for reclaiming vacant Detroit lots By Mary Ellen Geist Detroit is known for the rhythms of Motown and the hum of automobile manufacturing plants. Now, one nonprofit is adding a new sound to this urban landscape: the buzzing of bees. Special correspondent Mary Ellen Geist reports on the efforts… Continue watching