Haagen-Dazs' gift will allow UC Davis to hire a postdoctoral research fellow to study honey bee biology. The "honey-do" list at UC Davis' newly revitalized Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research ...

A newly published book, “Honey Bee Biology,” authored by UC Davis honeybee scientist Brian Johnson, a leading expert on the behavior, genomics and evolution of honeybees, will be released June 6 by ...

Apr. 12—A newly updated Penn State Extension publication — "Beekeeping Basics" — is aimed at helping individuals become successful beekeepers by learning about honey bee biology and how to manage bee ...

A queen honey bee (with dot on back) is seen during a hive inspection as part of the UT-Dallas Bee Campus USA program on Friday, July 8, 2022, in Richardson. The program is designed to help ...

Apiculture—the technical term for beekeeping—is a major industry across the state of North Carolina. Over 80 out of the 100 ...

New research reveals how viral infections in queen bees disturb colony stability and pinpoints a specific pheromone that may help preserve unity and productivity within hives. It may sound like the ...

A new study of honey bees lends support to the idea that nurture (an organism's environment) may ultimately influence nature (it's genetic inheritance). A new study reveals that changes in gene ...

Get the buzz with amazing honey bee facts. Get answers to frequently asked questions about these honey producing pollinators.

Many would-be beekeepers shy away from the idea because they're afraid of being stung. The author explains that, with a little know-how, stings can be a rarity, and the payoff is well worth the risk.

When the results of the Canada’s national honey bee colony loss survey were published in July 2025, they came as no surprise.

Above: Honey bee swarm in spring. Photo by Krispn Given. Do you now, or have you ever encountered a honey bee swarm in one of your trees? It’s an alarming event for most homeowners, but it’s a golden ...