A new study by University of Maryland entomologists shows that the lifespan for individual honey bees kept in a controlled, laboratory environment is 50% shorter than it was in the 1970s. When ...

Scientists discover lab-reared honeybee lifespans have decreased by half since the 1970s. A myriad of environmental factors, including habitat loss and pesticides, are contributing to global bee ...

It is a public health triumph that human life expectancy has increased linearly since the year 1800, rising about 30 years in that span. Imagine, then, if human life expectancy were to spontaneously ...

Honey bee colonies across the United States are facing record-breaking losses in 2025, with scientists warning the impact could be felt in agricultural production. Washington State University ...

In honey bees, the role a bee plays in the colony changes as they age. Younger bees perform duties inside the hive, such as nursing and wax building, while older bees transition to roles outside of ...

NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – A colony of honey bees has a new home after it was removed from a historical building in Niles Friday. Using an infrared camera, The Bee Man’s Travis Watson determines where a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Without honeybees, next week’s Thanksgiving feast would be pretty ...

Honeybees are among the most common types of bee species that can be found in North America, and one of their colonies can house up to 80,000 bees. It’s estimated that the health and survival of 35% ...

A tense standoff unfolded in Belfair on Saturday when Mason County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a burglary in progress on Alderwood Road. Here's what stores are open, and which ones are ...

While honeybees are famously difficult to study, altering natural behaviors if any outside influences are sensed, they’re also incredibly susceptible to colony collapse due to the cold. If hive ...

Honey bee pollination is critical for food production, according to the USDA. Honey bee colonies across the United States are facing record-breaking losses in 2025, with scientists warning the impact ...