Spring is just around the corner and as temperatures rise and flowers begin to bloom, bees become active seeking out nectar ...

Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary ...

A recent survey found an average loss of 62% of bee colonies among commercial operations in less than a year. Causes and solutions remain unknown.

A new method of examining gene expression patterns called landscape transcriptomics may help pinpoint what causes bumble bees stress and could eventually give insight into why bee populations are ...

March in New England brings the earliest signs of spring. Plants that have been dormant all winter start to wake up and so do ...

"I got Jack the Pumpkin King when I was about 17. It’s not my vibe anymore and reminded me too much of my father, who helped ...

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The festival features numerous ...

While modern trees like maples and ashes have switched to wind pollination — releasing clouds of pollen to be scattered at ...

Flower shape and size impact urban bee survival. Discover how planting diverse blooms can support wild bee populations.

About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimize reproduction, making pollination one of ...

Every Spelling Bee puzzle is hand-curated with a wide-ranging audience in mind. Is there a word you want to see included in ...

Pay close attention to the flora and fauna growing around you. It may open you up to a world of wonder, appreciation and novelty. Jenny Odell, author of How to Do Nothing, tells NPR's Andrew Limbong ...