In the run-up to World Bee Day (20 May), which aims to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators for food security, ...

Bumble bees sustain many of our most nutritious crops, while honey bees underpin food production across the globe.

Bumble bee survival depends on nest location and extreme heat. Underground nests protect colonies, while aboveground nests ...

New research finds that higher temperatures can actually benefit some bumble bee species—particularly those that make subterranean nests. However, periods of extreme heat appear to offset those ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Unladen common eastern bumblebee (Bombus impatiens) in Ontario ...

Next time you're having trouble solving a tricky puzzle, consider asking a nearby bumblebee. A new study in the journal PLOS Biology finds that these humble insects can actually learn to solve puzzles ...

After scientists accidentally discovered that the common eastern bumblebee can withstand flood conditions, they wanted to investigate what makes that super-ability possible Common eastern bumblebee ...

The buzz of a bumble bee feeding at a willow catkin is a sure sign that spring has arrived to Interior Alaska. As more and more flowers unfurl to offer their nectar and pollen rewards, a dizzying ...

Bright wings, gentle buzzing, and a garden that practically hums with life—this isn’t a fantasy, it’s a smart planting ...