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Honey bees are incredibly social insects. They live together in big groups with other bees in an organized society that scientists call eusocial, which means every bee has a job to do. This could be ...

Honey bees are best known for their essential role in pollinating much of the food we eat, but their importance extends far ...

When a honey bee returns to the nest after foraging for food, it breaks into dance. Moving in a figure-eight shape while shaking its abdomen helps the bee communicate to others how far away the ...

Scientists discover that most bee species can sense Earth’s magnetic field using iron-rich cells that may aid navigation and communication.

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World Bee Day 2026 will be celebrated on 20 May to raise awareness about the importance of bees, pollination, and biodiversity. Discover the history, significance, and valuable teamwork and leadership ...

In this interactive feature from the NOVA "Tales from the Hive," you will learn how honeybees communicate with their hivemates using intricate "dances" that provide important information about nearby ...