A new study offers clues as to how the insects survive flooding as they emerge from a hibernation-like phase every winter.
This fascinating fact has come to light, so to speak, as a video of bees not being able to fly without light has gone viral on TikTok and Reddit. The video captures dozens of bees plummeting to the ...
Rising temperatures could help some northern-latitude bees fly better, but more frequent extreme weather events could push them past their limits. Rising temperatures could help some northern-latitude ...
Bees affect the ecosystem through pollination, but some social media users are claiming one type of bee – the bumblebee – has a unique ability: levitation. “When they beat their wings very fast, they ...
Larger tropical stingless bees fly better in hot conditions than smaller bees do and larger size may help certain species better tolerate high body temperatures. The findings run contrary to the ...
A bumblebee flying within shrubs while foraging needs to devise effective strategies to avoid collisions that may cause damage to its wings and body. By perceiving the gaps between obstacles in ...