Scientists are examining the extraordinary colony-building capacities of solo queen bumblebees to better understand cognition ...

Every bumble bee colony has a queen, but a new study led by researchers at Penn State suggests the process of determining which baby bee reigns supreme may be less monarchal than the royal title ...

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 ...

Bees are losing their way due to a chemical used in insect repellents, according to a new study. Even brief exposure to the insecticide used in mosquito sprays can "significantly impair" bumblebees' ...

While every bumble bee colony has a queen, the process for becoming that queen bee may be a bit more democratic than ...

Native plants and insects evolved together making them the best match for each other. Nativar flowers often have reduced pollen and nectar production.

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 ...

Experts explain why some bees fall asleep inside flowers and how petals help protect them from cold, exhaustion, and ...