Bees : Discovery News

Fly Parasite Turns Honey Bees Into 'Zombies'

Posted Thu Jan 5, 2012 11:20 AM ET | 0

The parasites that cause the transformation may provide a clue to the mysterious colony collapse disorder. Read more

The Color of Danger in Nature: Photos

Posted Fri Nov 25, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Animals and plants use color to warn off predators and to let us know they are toxic. Here's a look at the color strategies of several animals. Read more

Edible Insects: Getting to the Good Stuff

Posted Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:15 AM ET | 0

If you want to try something new for Thanksgiving, add some insects to the meal. Read more

Animals: Cities Abuzz with Urban Beekeeping [VIDEO]

Posted Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:05 PM ET | 0

A Washington, D.C. rooftop is now home to thousands of bees, thanks to restaurant Founding Farmers, which owns one of the nation's largest urban beehives. And while the chefs get all the honey, researchers study the bees. Martin Berman visits the ... Watch video

Animals: Cities Abuzz with Urban Beekeeping

Hear My Nectar! Dish-Shaped Leaves Attract Bats

Posted by Jessica Marshall Thu Jul 28, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

A vine beckons bat pollinators by emitting a strong acoustic echo that helps the bats find their nectar. Read more

Bee-Wearing Competition in China: Big Pic

Posted Wed Jul 20, 2011 02:20 PM ET | 0

The winner "wore" a total of 57 pounds of bees all over his body. Read more

New Dino May Be World's Smallest

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:39 AM ET | 0

This dinosaur may be pint-sized, but it was still a predator. Read more

Heavy Honeybee Losses Reported Over Winter

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jun 3, 2011 07:40 AM ET | 0

The 30 percent drop was significant, but was at least less steep than the previous winter by 4 percent. Read more

BEES ON THE BRINK OF DYING

Posted Wed May 11, 2011 07:39 AM ET

Bees are under the gun -- learn about how these amazing masters of insect democracy are rising above their plight. Read more

Beekeepers Battle 'Perfect Storm'

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed May 11, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Honeybees are still in the throes of a "perfect storm" of viruses, mites and more, but beekeepers are fighting back. Read more

Beehackers Bring Cheap Widgets to a 19th-Century Craft

Posted Mon Apr 25, 2011 02:20 PM ET | 0

Beekeeping engineers want to use sensors, microphones and microcontrollers to monitor beehive health. Read more

Save the Bees, Urges U.N.

Posted Thu Mar 10, 2011 09:23 AM ET | 0

Bee declines range up to 85 percent in some areas and have prompted alarm from the United Nations. Read more

LIFE in the News: Honey Bees [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

On the new Discovery series LIFE, we look into the lives of honey bees - which are mysteriously dying off in the United States. James Williams visits with some folks trying to keep these fascinating creatures alive. Watch video