As tiny insects, honey bees are consistently underestimated. These little guys are far more complex than most people realize.

Experts say the level of data-gathering being achieved could result in healthier bees.

“When California was wild, it was one sweet bee garden throughout its entire length, north and south and all the way across from the snowy Sierra to the ocean,” wrote John Muir in 1894’s “The ...

What can a honey bee tell us about human learning? According to researchers at Virginia Tech and Arizona State University, ...

MIAMI-- There is a lot to love about bees. They are crucial to growing many of our favorite and healthiest foods as they move pollen from plant to plant, pollinating more than 100 fruits and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Honey bees, like people, can tell time. “The first record of us ...

A new paper provides the first statistically derived estimate of bee species richness around the world. But this is about ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Monday, May 20, we celebrate bees. But bees are still threatened by human activity and land development, and since nearly 90% ...

As spring gardening kicks into high gear, bees emerge from hibernation and start moving from flower to flower. These hardworking insects play an essential role pollinating plants, but they’re also ...

Bees pollinate our crops and make it possible to live in a world with honey. Invite them into your garden with these annuals and perennials.

Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, ...