Everyone knows that bees buzz around flowers in their quest for nectar. But scientists have now learned that flowers are buzzing right back -- with electricity. Plants generally have a negative ...

Despite their beauty, flowers can pose a grave danger to bees by providing a platform of parasites to visiting bees, a team of researchers has determined. “Flowers are hotspots for parasite spread ...

As the spring season approaches full bloom, legions of bees are arriving in full force to speed the process along. If you've ever wondered whether the one bee that seems to be chasing you around is ...

Bees are a crucial part of the global food supply, supporting nearly a third of the global crop production. Aside from food production, bees provide half of the world's fibers, oils, and other raw ...

A new study has found caffeine can be used to help bees locate specific flowers. The research suggests the drug enhances bee memory and makes them more efficient at homing in on certain targeted ...

Ever look at your yard and wish it could burst into color overnight? Fast-growing flowers are a secret weapon for anyone who ...

Flower garden with a variety of colors, one with a bee on it - Marina Lohrbach/Getty Images As the bee population continues to decline at an alarming rate, it's important to do what we can to help ...

Humans may not be the only ones to mix up old memories. Bumblebees seem to do it, too. Using fake flowers, researchers in London have shown that bumblebees sometimes prefer to visit a flower that ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Despite their beauty, flowers can pose a grave danger to bees by providing a platform of parasites to visiting bees, a team of researchers has determined. "Flowers are hotspots for ...

Flowers can pose a grave danger to bees, a team of researchers has determined. The study is the first to show that not only can bees disperse parasites around the environment but also that flowers are ...