
Probiotics could help save falling honey bee populations
Scientists hope a new immunity-boosting probiotic developed for honeybees will help fight infections being blamed for their declining population.
Scientists hope a new immunity-boosting probiotic developed for honeybees will help fight infections being blamed for their declining population.
On the bicentenary of the European honey bee’s introduction to Australia, should we be celebrating? We take a look at the effects – good and bad – the honey bee has had on our environment and society.
Australia is one of the few countries still free of a deadly bee parasite. A team of Australians have built a high-tech device to keep our bees safe – and it’s inspired by the bees themselves.
The beautiful green carpenter bee was badly affected by the 2019/2020 catastrophic bushfires. This is what scientists are doing to save it.
The humble honeybee can use symbols to perform basic maths including addition and subtraction, shows new research published today in the journal Science Advances.
When you think of honey you probably think of bees, but wasps and ants can produce honey as well.
We’re so used to seeing honey and bumble bees that you could be forgiven for assuming bees only came in yellow and black.