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By Philip Kiefer Jun 16, 2021

Animals

Temperature tells honey bees what time it is

Bees have surprisingly complex internal clocks.

By Sandra Gutierrez G. Jun 8, 2021

DIY

5 ways to keep bees buzzing that don’t require a hive

Getting 1,000 bees is like adopting a puppy.

By Lauren Leffer Jun 3, 2021

Environment

City gardens are abuzz with imperiled native bees

Even with non-native plants, backyard gardens are playing a crucial role for pollinators.

By Lauren Leffer Jun 1, 2021

Science

Why some bees and wasps are more likely to sting you

Not all bees and wasps can sting.

By PopSci Staff May 26, 2021

Science

What’s stranger than bees telling time? How we learned that they can.

A bee science saga—and other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

By Jennifer Ball May 15, 2021

DIY

Build a garden that’ll have pollinators buzzin’

Transform your outdoor space into a thriving pollinator destination.

By Ellie Shechet May 14, 2021

Environment

Roads and highways disrupt bee pollination

The world's network of road and highways may be harming insects and the plants they pollinate.

By Alisha McDarris May 7, 2021

DIY

The most effective ways to avoid bee, wasp, and hornet stings

Your guide to a sting-free summer.

By Philip Kiefer May 3, 2021

Environment

Wasps are the bee’s knees

Wasps have a vastly under-appreciated role, both as predators as as pollinators.

By Sara Chodosh Apr 22, 2021

Health

Local honey might help your allergies—but only if you believe it will

Eating allergens seems like it should reduce sneezes. In practice? Not so much.

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Temperature tells honey bees what time it is

5 ways to keep bees buzzing that don’t require a hive

City gardens are abuzz with imperiled native bees

Why some bees and wasps are more likely to sting you

What’s stranger than bees telling time? How we learned that they can.

Build a garden that’ll have pollinators buzzin’

Roads and highways disrupt bee pollination

The most effective ways to avoid bee, wasp, and hornet stings

Wasps are the bee’s knees

Local honey might help your allergies—but only if you believe it will