Hibernation is a risky endeavor for many animals, as they can be taken away by the elements or predators. For several months of the year, queen bumblebees enter a dormant state underground called ...

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

The Belgian ceremony attracts beekeepers from the Netherlands, France and Germany keen to boost dark bee numbers and stop the spread of the hybrid honeybee Every summer, 1,000 virgin queens descend on ...

Bees pollinate in the spring because this is when both plants and bees most need each other. After winter, flowering plants begin to bloom, offering fresh pollen and nectar. For bees, these foods are ...

Skunks looking for love are on the move in California, raising the risk of unwelcome encounters for humans. Two types of skunks are found in the state — the more common striped skunk and the spotted ...

A Bonner Springs man who ran into a burning home to rescue his elderly neighbors was treated and released from the hospital, while the couple he tried to save remains in critical condition Tuesday. A ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The weekend is almost here, and with the snow starting to clear up, you might be looking to get out. Check out the 4 things we have picked out for you. If you’re someone who ...

A common question is what do the bees do in this cold, icy weather? For the last several thousand years, bees have evolved to go inside their hive when temperatures drop below the mid-50s, forming a ...

Honey bees must make it back to their hives before dusk to avoid individual bees becoming lost or exposed to nighttime dangers. Forager bees sleep overnight so that they are ready to work the ...

We’re currently dealing with winter conditions, but to warm us up, I thought I’d cover something we observe, but may not fully understand, in spring, summer, and fall: why do bees visit flowers? Much ...

For Lauren Anderson, what began as a love for teaching and science has blossomed into a movement of sustainability and connection. The Arkansas native founded Calm+Confidence, a co-op that turns ...