Scientists have successfully trained honeybees to recognize human faces by identifying specific feature patterns, showcasing the insects' surprising cognitive abilities.

New research indicates that honeybees fed polyunsaturated fats can significantly improve their survival rate against pesticide exposure, from below 50% to 90%.

A study by University of Cambridge scientists reveals that bumblebees accumulate significantly more toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even when foraging in the same environments, highlighting their crucial ecological role.

A Texas neighborhood was forced into lockdown after an 18-wheeler overturned, causing 24 million honeybees to escape in what has been described as a 'honey havoc' incident.

A new study indicates that honeybees produce a specialized 'baby food' to provide their larvae with a balanced diet. Researchers also discovered that adult bees can adjust their feeding habits when pollen sources do not offer sufficient nutrients.

Scientists have successfully developed tiny drones capable of navigating without GPS and returning home, a breakthrough achieved by studying the navigational abilities of honeybees.

LG Group announced it has quadrupled the population of endangered native Korean honeybees to 4 million within a year as part of its biodiversity and ecosystem preservation initiative, establishing a habitat for the 'Halla' species.

American foulbrood disease was diagnosed in honeybees at a beekeeping farm in Békéscsaba.

A French beekeeper is employing innovative methods, including thermal cameras and GPS-equipped wasps, to combat the rapidly increasing population of Asian hornets in Europe, which pose a significant threat to honeybees and other species.

A 2013 project successfully trained honeybees to detect landmines left over from the Balkan wars. This innovative approach utilized the bees' keen sense of smell for humanitarian demining efforts.

Early research indicates that providing honeybees with a probiotic and prebiotic mix alongside their usual sugar diet could help them better withstand temperature stresses linked to the changing climate.

A new study reveals that bumblebees can carry up to seven times more toxic metals than honeybees, raising concerns about environmental pollution and its impact on pollinator health.

Nests of the Asian hornet, a threat to honeybees, have been detected in Austria for the first time. This discovery marks a significant concern for local ecosystems and beekeeping.

The widespread enthusiasm for honeybees as saviors of biodiversity is waning, with a new narrative emerging that positions them as potential scapegoats. This shift challenges their previous role as a symbol for species conservation.

Following an unseasonably cold period, sunny weather has prompted honeybees to begin their swarming season, actively searching for new nesting locations.

Rorie Susan Woods has been sentenced to six months in jail for assault after deploying honeybees against law enforcement officers during an eviction.

An expert from the Luxembourg Nature Museum explains the current state of bee mortality and its implications for humans and food production, offering insights into why honeybees are expected to survive.

An annual 'wedding flight' ceremony in Belgium, attracting beekeepers from across Europe, facilitates the mating of 1,000 virgin queen bees to boost dark bee numbers and combat the spread of hybrid honeybees.

Veterinarians are increasingly focusing on honeybees, recognizing their critical role as agricultural pollinators and the growing threats they face, leading to specialized 'bee vet' services.

A guest commentary highlights the growing trend of beekeeping in cities, warning that an excessive number of honeybees can increase disease transmission and lead to competition with wild bees for essential resources like pollen and nectar.

A city council has implemented a service to collect and safely relocate honeybee swarms, distinguishing them from wasps. This initiative aims to protect honeybees while managing their presence in urban areas.

Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying hives overturned in a crash. The incident led to a massive swarm of bees in the area.

Tens of thousands of bees have made a summer cottage chimney in Lapinlahti, Finland, their new home, leading to numerous calls to the Finnish Beekeepers' Association about escaped honeybees.

Researchers in Delft have developed drones that can navigate similarly to honeybees, utilizing a 'neural memory' system for improved autonomy.

Neonicotinoids are widely used in agriculture to combat insect infestations. A new analysis aims to provide insights into the metabolism of these insecticides in honeybees, tracing their transformation from absorption to penetration of the nervous system.

Scientists have found an alarming effect of 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) on honeybees, specifically impacting the royal jelly they use to feed larvae.

An annual event in Chimay, Belgium, known as the 'wedding flight,' sees 1,000 virgin queen bees descend, attracting beekeepers from across Europe to boost dark bee numbers and combat the spread of hybrid honeybees.