Bees are known for their sting – but why do they die after using it? In this video, we break down the biology behind this self-sacrificing defense mechanism. From the structure of the stinger to what ...

Africanized honey bees, often referred to as "killer bees," are now found in 13 states and are slowly spreading northward, attacking people, livestock and pets along the way. Scientists say the bees' ...

Most of us have been stung by a bee and we know it's not much fun. But maybe we also felt a tinge of regret, or vindication, knowing the offending bee will die. Right? Well, for 99.96% of bee species, ...

Honeybees die after they sting because of the way their stinger is built. A honeybee’s stinger has tiny barbs on it, like a fishhook. When the bee stings soft, stretchy human skin, those barbs get ...