A three-dimensional atlas of the bumblebee brain is now available. It will allow to even better research how nerve cells are interconnected and how they process information. The buff-tailed bumblebee ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Bumblebees have a remarkably successful method for fighting off Asian hornets, new research shows. Bumblebees have a remarkably successful method for fighting off Asian hornets, new research shows.

(CN) — Bumblebees have long been known for their excellent vision, but new research suggests it’s not just sight but also a bee’s keen sense of smell – estimated to be 100 times more powerful than a ...

Bumblebees play, possibly just for the fun of it. The insects repeatedly chose to roll wooden balls in an experiment despite having no clear reward for doing so. The discovery may be the first ...

Since the pandemic, we are very aware of the power of social distancing to protect against infectious disease. But can social distancing be effective if the infectious agent isn’t a virus or bacterium ...

Honeybees get most of our attention, but there are thousands of species of wild bee species—and many are disappearing. In South Dakota’s Badlands National Park, a brown-belted bumblebee visits a ...

The buff-tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris is one of the most common bumblebee species in Europe. It is not only active in nature as a pollinator - humans also use it in greenhouses and foil tunnels ...

The buff-tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris is one of the most common bumblebee species in Europe. It is not only active in nature as a pollinator – humans also use it in greenhouses and foil tunnels ...