It sounds like the plot of a medieval historical drama: A once-powerful monarch, weakened by illness, is overthrown by her previously loyal subjects. But in honey bee colonies, such high-stakes coups ...

Bees are fascinating intelligent and sentient insects whose cognitive and emotional lives are currently receiving the attention they have long deserved from serious card-carrying scientists. 1 I ...

Honey bee colonies have a surprising way of ensuring survival. When a queen bee weakens due to virus infection, her pheromone signals decline. Worker bees sense this weakness and instinctively raise a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A once-powerful ruler is sick. The virus threatens the entire ...