Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens ...

Penn State scientists uncover how parent genes compete to decide if a honey bee larva becomes a queen or a worker.

Let's explore the major differences between queen and worker bees and why this hierarchical system is crucial to hive ...

A new study from Penn State University has uncovered the molecular mechanisms behind one of nature’s most fascinating transformations: how genetically identical honeybee larvae become either queens or ...

In chess, the queen is the most valuable piece for a player. She’s capable of making any move, which also makes her the most ...

The bee is very fun to work with and fascinating,' says man behind Innisfil Creek Honey, which runs 800 hives with about ...

Roughly 300,000 robot hives are in use across the U.S., scattered across fields of almond, canola, pistachios and other crops ...

Part one of a two-part feature on honeybees explores existential threats they face, from climate change to mites and bears.

Ana Angulo and Jean Loui Navarro are passionate about rescuing bees and they are hoping to change the local pest control ...

Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens ...