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 ...

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 ...