Did you know that honey bees are not native to the United States?

I’m personally allergic to bee stings. I discovered that the hard way when I had to rush to an emergency room as my whole body was swelling in reaction to a bee sting—but I’m still going to celebrate ...

Join Mr. Peterson as he explores two native Michigan bees and their role in pollination. Have you heard all the buzz about bees lately? Join Mr. Peterson as he explores two native Michigan bees and ...

Bees leave an electric trace on pollinated flowers, telling other bees the flower is tapped out. A study found fertilizers change that electric field and put bumblebees off from fertilizing. Bees are ...

Carpenter bees don’t get as much attention as honeybees, but they’re essential to cross-pollinate plants in Missouri and Kansas. Pat Sullivan AP file photo While honeybees experience a national moment ...

Hand-pollinating plants is a simple process that guarantees successful fruit development. Many plants need to be pollinated to produce fruits or seeds to make more plants. But if pollinators are ...

From fundamental biological units as tiny as genes to complex societies, ecological systems rely on cooperation. All manner ...

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SAN ANTONIO – This is Pollinator Week — a time to celebrate birds, bats, bees, beetles and butterflies. Even if you’re not a bat or bug person, your life is still directly affected by pollinators ...

For flowering plants, reproduction is a question of the birds and the bees. Attracting the right pollinator can be a matter of survival—and new research shows how flowers do it is more intriguing than ...

While honeybees experience a national moment in the spotlight of conservation efforts, other types of bees — particularly those that call the Midwest home — are invariably being pushed to the margins.