Bumble bee survival depends on nest location and extreme heat. Underground nests protect colonies, while aboveground nests ...

New research finds that higher temperatures can actually benefit some bumble bee species—particularly those that make subterranean nests. However, periods of extreme heat appear to offset those ...

A Pacific Northwest novelist describes how she became enchanted by bumblebees and invested in their preservation.

In the run-up to World Bee Day, it’s time to spot these important pollinators.

As World Bee Day approaches on 20 May, offering a timely reminder of pollinators' vital role in food security, biodiversity, ...

Bumble bees sustain many of our most nutritious crops, while honey bees underpin food production across the globe.

Katy found a little bumblebee that seemed weak and unable to fly. Worried for its safety, she gently scooped it onto her hand and carried it to vibrant flowers. She placed the bee near a blooming ...

Some of California’s most crucial insects seem to have gone missing. A new study suggests that populations of once-abundant bumble bee species in California may have experienced serious decline, after ...