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Despite their small size and even tinier brains, bees continue to surprise us with complex (and sometimes adorable) behavior. Recent studies have shown that they can do basic math, play with toys for ...

As the spring season commences, insects have emerged from their winter homes to do their part to pollinate the environment. While Georgia Tech is of course home to yellow jackets, it’s also home to ...

It’s springtime, and you probably have noticed flowers popping up and fuzzy, buzzing insects visiting those flowers. Bees might strike fear in the hearts of some, but they really are quite beneficial ...

One of the amusements a garden can provide is watching the birds, bees, butterflies and other critters drawn to it. Most of us have seen honeybees flying from flower to flower, sipping nectar or ...

Whenever I have the chance to enjoy a summer ice cream cone, it seems like a honey bee is always nearby, threatening to sting me. Admittedly, the bees lurking near my treat are tame if left alone, but ...

Bee stings can cause pain, swelling, and, in some cases, allergic reactions. The sting site can swell for 48 hours after the sting, and swellings can vary in size. Symptoms should resolve in around a ...

A carpenter bee sting can cause pain and a burning feeling. You can usually treat it at home by cleaning it and using a cold compress. Allergy symptoms may require emergency care. “Carpenter bee” ...

Bee stings are a common, painful occurrence. When a bee stings a person, it is important to remove the stinger as quickly as possible. Treating a bee sting can be broken into two steps: removing the ...

Caitlyn Forster receives funding from The Australian Research Council. She is affiliated with the Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour Tanya Latty receives funding from The ...

I never realized how fuzzy a bumble bee is until I got to hold one between my fingertips. It feels like a furry black and yellow bear, buzzing with its tiny body, wriggling with its legs. The ...

Even after the initial pain and discomfort of a bee sting subsides, there’s still a chance for more complications. Just like any other wound, bee stings can easily become infected—and they even might ...