As the bee population drops, farmers in several states are paying for these essential pollinators. They are renting hives, hand-pollinating crops, and changing what they grow.

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The Earth’s climate is changing. It always has, but this time, it’s warming. This warmer climate is already shaping the world ...

Forget what you think you know about bees. A Reynoldsburg couple is on a mission to help others better understand the fascinating and therapeutic world of ...

Honey bees aren’t the only pollinators—and most bees don’t sting! Learn the truth behind five common myths in honor of ...

Everyone knows the honey bee, but did you know that there are over 20,000 different species of bee in the world?

Many insects hibernate during the winter just like mammals do, although the process for these bugs looks a little different.

Honey bee colonies have a surprising way of ensuring survival. When a queen bee weakens due to virus infection, her pheromone ...

New research shows that viruses weaken honey bee queens, lowering pheromone signals and energy, causing workers to replace them.

The research team found that common viruses can damage a queen’s ovaries, reducing both her egg-laying rate and the ...

Sir David Beckham talks to Paula Minchin about discovering the joys of beekeeping and gardening.

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