honeybees
Yep, America's Bees Are Still Dying
In a comprehensive study released yesterday, researchers from the University of Maryland found that in the past year US beekeepers lost 42 percent of their bees. This is the second highest annual loss ever.
Getting Drunk Like a Medieval Lord Could Help Save the Honeybee
A resurgence in the popularity of mead-drinking (thanks, Game of Thrones) has led to an increase in demand for honey, something that could help the plight of the UK honeybee.
Bees Might Be Addicted to Nicotine-Like Insecticides That Are Killing Them
Two new scientific studies reveal not only that wild bees might reproduce less frequently when exposed to certain insecticides — but they might also become addicted to the chemicals.
Tiny Tracking Chips Will Help Us Understand Why Bees Are Dying
RFID chips are already used to track bees, but a new design boosts their signal to provide more data on bee behavior.
Bees That Fly Together Die Together
More evidence that honeybees and bumblebees are sharing diseases between one another.
London's Urban Beekeeping Scene Is Exploding
The gritty city's leafier side has inspired urban beekeepers in droves: In the past five years, the number of beehives in London has roughly doubled.
Here's What Climate Change Could Do to Honey Bees
A British scientific study found that climate change may help a deadly parasite spread among US and European honeybees, which could severely impact one of the most fundamental processes in food production.