Bees & Wasps
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Revolt in the Hive: Why Worker Wasps Sometimes Kill Their Queens
By Charles Q. Choi published
Workers in wasp nests sometimes kill their queens, even though these egg-laying wasps are also their mothers. Now, researchers think they might know why such murders take place.
(Bee)autiful Shot: Pollen-Covered Eyeball Wins 'Small World' Photo Contest
By Elizabeth Peterson published
The winner of this year's contest invites you to consider a bee's perspective on the world.
California's Killer Bees Are Spreading North
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Bad news for apiphobes: Killer bees are on the move in the United States, but that may be helpful to the besieged European bee.
Honey Bees' African Ancestors May Hold Cure for Biting Mite Plague
By Jessica Arriens published
Blood-sucking parasites are yet another serious threat to plague bees.
Getting the Buzz on Bees
By Susan M. Reiss published
Because bees are big business in the U.S., collecting and sharing data about the insect is important to address the decline in bee populations.
How Texas Man Survived 1,000 Killer Bees
By Elizabeth Peterson published
A municipal worker who got stung by an estimated 1,000 bees while mowing a park lawn on Thursday (July 24) was in stable condition. So how did he survive the buzzing attack?
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