In James Hung’s collection at UC San Diego is a kaleidoscope of native bees, many of which bear little resemblance to the honeybees and bumblebees we know. The biggest are grape-sized and glossy black ...

Stopping bee extinction is a goal of scientists. Researchers have discovered that a diversified plant environment helps bees in maintaining stable populations. Scientists so far assumed that habitats ...

Not all bees toil in wax beehives — some live in the lap of luxury, building nests lined with colorful flower petals, a new study finds. The Middle Eastern bee in question, Osmia avoseta, is a ...

In other words, bees do not choose flowers based only on color or scent. Social behavior can also shape which plants succeed. This study took place in a controlled environment. In nature, pollinators ...

Bee Colorful reached out and grabbed me at one of the plant trials this summer because it was so vibrant in color — you could really tell a color artist had to be involved in its design. Such always ...

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...

Stopping bee extinction is a goal of scientists. Researches under the leadership of the University of Würzburg have discovered that a diversified plant environment helps bees in maintaining stable ...