A new study by entomologists shows that the lifespan for individual honey bees kept in a controlled, laboratory environment is 50% shorter than it was in the 1970s. As the first study to show an ...

Hibernation is a risky endeavor for many animals, as they can be taken away by the elements or predators. For several months of the year, queen bumblebees enter a dormant state underground called ...

The bedraggled bumblebee queen seemed lifeless. Yet she was somehow alive — still breathing after being underwater for roughly a week in the lab. Did she manage to hold her breath for all that time, ...

After scientists accidentally discovered that the common eastern bumblebee can withstand flood conditions, they wanted to investigate what makes that super-ability possible Common eastern bumblebee ...

Bumblebee queens can live underwater for up to a week, scientists say. The discovery was made by a team who were observing the bees in diapause - a hibernation-like state, which the insects go through ...

Meet the remarkable Kendra Janssen, turning barnyard animals into beacons of comfort 'They were standing up for something': Hegseth ousts Army chief of staff & 2 generals amid Iran war Vanessa Trump ...

Gardens buzz with life, especially when they host flowers that attract bees. These industrious pollinators are drawn to blooms that provide rich nectar and pollen sources. The dance between flowers ...

SHREVEPORT, La. — Brandi's Barnyard LLC is opening its gates to the public for a special two-day general admission event this Saturday and Sunday. The local farm, located at 6402 Highway 1, is ...

Wildlife film-maker Martin Dohrn is bee obsessed. He has found over 60 species in his Bristol garden and sets out to film them, with mind-blowing results. Show more Wildlife film-maker Martin Dohrn is ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...