Bees

Scientists select demonic name for new horned 'Lucifer' bee species discovered in Australia

While the bee’s horns may have been enough to inspire the name alone, the lead scientist admitted she was inspired by the popular show Lucifer, which she had been watching on Netflix.

Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer named after Tom Ellis's character Lucifer
 BeeHero

With smart hives: The startup fighting the rise in bee mortality

 A bee in action

Millions of bees killed daily on highways, new study reveals

 Bee pollination

PIP – Israeli innovation by BeeHero revolutionizes bee pollination monitoring


Bumble bees can teach each other to solve problems - study

This study is the first of its kind to look into the spread of behavioral problem-solving in bees. 

  Bumblebees can learn by watching a trained bee demonstrating one of two ways to solve puzzle for a sugary reward, then copy the bee to solve the puzzle in the same way.

US greenlights first vaccine to save honeybees

The vaccine, conditionally licensed by the US Department of Agriculture, is designed to protect honeybees, one of the world's most vital species, from American Foulbrood disease.

bees on honeycomb illustrative

Two tablespoons of honey a day could keep the doctor away

Honey has long been a well-known and effective home remedy. Now, a new study found that besides soothing a sore throat or relieving the symptoms of a cold, honey has many more benefits.

 Child eating honey (Illustrative)

BeeHero raises $42M for Precision Pollination as a Service platform

For several years, BeeHero has focused on the construction of the world’s largest bee and pollination dataset.

 A beekeeper

Explore myths and caves in New York with Eden Auerbach Ofrat's solo show

A video-art and installation artist, Auerbach Ofrat deals with cultural archetypes, symbols and contradictory and complementary existential poles, while relying on both literary and mythical sources.

 EDEN AUERBACH Ofrat’s video work ‘Project Melissa.’

Royal beekeeper informs bees that Queen Elizabeth has died

John Chapple, 79, recited a "prayer," letting the bees know that their old master had died.

 A beekeeper inspects a honeycomb from his hives.

That stings: Climate change can make bumblebees wake up too early and die - study

Climate change can make bumblebees wake up from hibernation too early, likely a fatal outcome. Since bumblebees are vital pollinators in agriculture, this can spell disaster for everyone.

 Bumblebee (Illustrative).

Bees have grown increasingly nervous over the past century. Here's why - study

New research analyzed the impact climate change has had on bees since 1900. Without action, the future is not looking good for the essential crop pollinators.

bees on honeycomb illustrative

Bee-free honey attracts big-time mystery investor

Upwards of $30 million dollars in investment money is on the line in a new deal between Bee-io and an unnamed investor.

a sample of Bee-io's wide variety of honey varieties

Bee 'wiggle dance' inspires new way for robots to communicate

Robots could use motion-based communication to communicate even when there's no digital network available.

Bees in their natural habitat