Honeybees have never been in danger of extinction. But scientists are finding that they can accelerate the demise of native ...

Bee colonies are rapidly declining, which spells bad news for the environment. As of 2025, annual honey bee colony losses in the U.S. are projected to reach between 60% and 70%. Although not all ...

The vegetative parts of mushrooms may hold the cure to viruses that kill bees. Honey bees may derive health benefits from the certain parts of mushrooms, giving them a chance to combat viruses that ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Take a second to imagine a world without fragrant flowers, apples, or almonds. Unfortunately, experts say that could be the case if we don’t work to help our most precious ...

For years now, conventional wisdom, popular slogans and ad campaigns have heralded the same message - we need to save the honeybees. Products from peanut butter to shampoo were proudly declared bee ...

Bees play a critical role in our ecosystem and food systems, and it’s no secret that their populations are diminishing. While the cause of bee population decline is ongoing, evidence points to ...

There are roughly 400 species of bees found in Kansas, and in the coming weeks, you’ll start to see them emerge for the spring and summer seasons. Heather Cwach Special to The Star There are roughly ...

Lavender, sunflowers—you name it! Just make sure that whatever you plant generates tons of pollen, has a long blooming season, and provides its own welcome mat. After all, that honeycomb won’t make ...

Scientists want to know how well bees are coping with habitat loss. But first, they need to be able to tell nearly identical species apart. Just a few decades ago, bee enthusiasts across much of North ...

Solar farms can grow more than just clean energy. They can be a cradle for a struggling but essential population: pollinators. To avoid the worst effects of climate change, we need to stop burning the ...

We rely on many bee species. How do we keep them from dying out? Honeybees, crucial for pollinating many crops, are just one of over 20,000 bee species worldwide. Many wild bee species are in decline, ...

Did you know that 75-95 percent of all flowering plants rely on pollinators for pollination? North Carolina has a $78-billion agriculture economy that depends on pollinators for crops such as ...