Saving the queen: Scientists study bee reproduction to strengthen colonies
One‑third of the food we eat depends on a tiny worker most people rarely think about – the…
Hibernating Bumblebee Queens Can Actually Breathe Underwater Like Tiny Scuba Divers
Bombus impatiens queen. Credit: Wikimedia Commons A newly mated bumblebee queen typically spends the winter alone underground. After…
The Queen Bee’s Winter Visit
When gardening, you have probably seen large, fuzzy, yellow and black bumble bees zipping from flower to flower,…
Photos we love this week in Central New York high school winter sports (Week 2)
Syracuse, N.Y. — Every week, syracuse.com will spotlight some of the best images from the high school winter…
The hidden chemistry behind a queen’s downfall
Every honey bee colony revolves around its queen. Her health determines the strength and survival of tens of…