While every bumble bee colony has a queen, the process for becoming that queen bee may be a bit more democratic than ...

Every bumble bee colony has a queen, but a new study led by researchers at Penn State suggests the process of determining ...

Bee larvae and pupae appear to secrete a chemical that does the work of a late-night cup of coffee for their nurses. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that taking care of babies is a ...

Wild bees are essential for sustaining the landscapes we love. A healthy community of wild pollinators ensures that most flowering plants have an A-team pollinator species and a reserve bench of ...

Female Ptiloglossa bees are single moms with a lot to do and little time. Fortunately, they can use a feathery tongue to make infant-care plastics and then brew up batches of baby food. “We jokingly ...

Have you ever wondered if baby products are really safer and gentler than adult products? To investigate, Consumer Reports partnered with Made Safe, a nonprofit organization that certifies products as ...

ADKINS, Texas – A drive through the country is breathtaking with the increase in wildflowers brought on by the rain, and busy little bees are thriving in that flower boom. Shelby Robertson, owner of ...