Researcher reveals the secret life of bumble bees

Bees that build microbreweries, ride a miniature merry-go-round and possibly even wear diapers: In biologist Tobin Hammer's UCI lab, all sorts of unusual projects unfold.

Warning sting on Asia's bee pollinators

Bee pollinators are a crucial link to food production and food security for more than have the world's population living in Asia—but few species have been closely studied or assessed for their range, numbers and conservation ...

Scientists document over 500 bee species in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to a great variety of biodiversity due to its position at a confluence of four of the planet's major biomes—aspen parklands, prairie grasslands, deciduous forest and coniferous forest. Now, University ...

Slightly lost bumble bees use scent to find their way home

Put yourself in the exoskeleton of a bumble bee for a moment: Your world would be a riot of colors and scents, both essential to guide your search for pollen and nectar. Bumble bees have excellent vision: They have a pair ...

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