Donor note: STRI copy of Dr. S. Joseph Wright. Evolution & development. The evolution of bees ; Honey hunting and beekeeping ; The different bee groups ; The evolution and development of the honey bee ...

There is a whole network out there that goes undetected by our eyes, ears, or even our wireless devices. Bees, specifically orchid bees, utilize complex olfactory signals in their quest for mates.

Despite their large numbers, these bees' nests remained hidden from scientists’ awareness—until someone stumbled upon them.

Bumble bees sustain many of our most nutritious crops, while honey bees underpin food production across the globe.

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What inspired you to become a researcher? I’ve always had a passion for nature and biodiversity, ever since I was a child (David Attenborough was, and still is, an inspiration). After completing my ...

As the number of bees and other pollinators falls, field pansies are adapting by fertilizing their own seeds, a new study found. By Carl Zimmer Every spring, trillions of flowers mate with the help of ...