There are hardly any flowering plants left, and food for honey bees is becoming scarce. Researchers at the Biocenter have ...
Scientists have unveiled a new food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen. Published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the research from ...
As the vibrant colors of summer and autumn fade from our gardens, it’s easy to assume that all outdoor life has gone dormant.
COLUMBIA — One local beekeeper says he has seen fewer bees this year as his swarm traps bring in fewer striped pollinators. “Last year, I put swarm traps out on April 7,” said Clay Stem, owner of ...
In a new book, food writer Bee Wilson explores why many cherished home goods are in the kitchen, from humble mugs to fine china. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Wilson about "The Heart-Shaped Tin." ...
The Earth’s climate is changing. It always has, but this time, it’s warming. This warmer climate is already shaping the world ...
A once-powerful monarch, weakened by illness, is overthrown by her previously loyal subjects. But in honey bee colonies, such ...
The bees are working very hard to collect all of the pollen they can. Nectar is very scarce at this time of the year, and the ...