Marina Henke: With insects, wings diversify even more. That’s because when you're really tiny, the viscosity of the air ...

Manlin Zhang’s work invites us into a liminal space, where art and science might coexist; where cognitive inquiry and the ...

Africanized honeybees, also known as "killer bees," have spread to 13 states, including California, posing threats to people and animals. Here's what to know about Africanized honeybees and their ...

Scientists say the bees' temperament is to ward off predators. But unsuspecting humans will find them to be aggressive, ...

Africanized honeybees, or 'killer bees,' have been in Nevada since the 1990s. See where they pose a risk to Nevadans.

Where are Africanized honeybees found? Killer bees first grabbed headlines in the 1990s after showing up in the U.S. They thrive in warm, tropical climates and struggle to survive ...

Sam Droege, sporting worn hiking boots and blue jeans, walked through a lush field of tall grass and poison ivy - a typical ...

Sam Droege, 66, holds a native dead bee specimen under a microscope at the USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab in Laurel, Maryland, on May 27. (Photos by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post) ...

In the early stages of colony building, bumble bee queens shoulder the entire workload. They forage for food, incubate their developing brood by heating them with their wing muscles, maintain the ...

Leioproctus is a member of the plasterer bee family, also known as Colletidae, which includes solitary bees that build tiny brood cells lined with a cellophane-like secretion. Leioproctus bee ...

Celebrate World Bee Day by discovering fascinating facts about bees. Explore the wonders of these tiny yet vital creatures, by getting to know about their crucial role in nature, agriculture, and our ...