The tree bumblebee is one of the first bumblebee species to appear in spring. Tree bumblebees stir from their hibernation remarkably early, in February and March. Here, we’re talking about queen ...

When gardening, you have probably seen large, fuzzy, yellow and black bumble bees zipping from flower to flower, collecting pollen and nectar to bring back to their nests. Perhaps you have also seen ...

A new paper provides the first statistically derived estimate of bee species richness around the world. But this is about more than bees.

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During spring, when queen bumblebees first emerge from hibernation to start their nests, they work incredibly hard foraging for nectar to fuel their new colonies. But then, as soon as their first ...

A CHP officer examines the crashed medevac helicopter on eastbound Highway 50 near 44th Street in Sacramento on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Sacramento. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com In 2025, The ...

Bumblebees have a way of looking both adorable and slightly overserved, wobbling from flower to flower like fuzzy little potatoes. They seem simple, almost carefree. But a new study suggests there’s ...

Santa inspired by St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for kindness and secret gift-giving. Santa's red suit popularized by Coca-Cola, earlier depictions showed him in bishop's attire. Santa's ...

Arizona Senator JD Mesnard says the creation of "excessive" marijuana smoke and odor can harm neighbors, but the proposal is getting mixed reviews. A deadly crash is restricting Interstate 10 near ...

Bumble bees battling invasive Argentine ants may win individual fights but ultimately lose valuable foraging time, putting pressure on colonies already strained by habitat loss, disease, and ...