Honey bees symmetrically organize nest contents, benefiting brood development and temperature control, consistent across species. Symmetry is everywhere and serves a myriad of purposes. Humans find ...

An international group of researchers, led by the Smith Bee Lab at Auburn University, have now shown that honey bees ...

Electric light is known to disrupt the circadian rhythms of people. A study at UC San Diego shows it also affects the sleep ...

Although certainly not the most dangerous creature to encounter on the island of K’gari, stingless bees are far and above the ...

Climate change is affecting two value chains – beekeeping and banana juice production – that are entirely dependent on ...

Beekeepers say it can be especially challenging to raise honeybees in the Midwest. Parasites, pesticides and extreme weather ...

Researchers investigate how the complex, cooperative behavior of honey bees (Apis mellifera) is genetically programmed so that it can be passed on to subsequent generations. They found an answer in ...

Lesley Deem, left, works with local beekeeper Nathan Beach to stabilize an indoor bee colony at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ...

Scientists uncover how a single gene drives honey bee cooperation, revealing the genetic basis behind hive behavior and social unity.

The honey harvest is projected to be lower than usual this year, as Swiss beekeepers report harvesting an average of just 16kg of honey per bee colony.

As we get closer to winter, it can be quite a struggle for beekeepers raising honeybees. The demand for honey increases ...