Student Jack Ross Pilkington is working to save dying bee populations and has even become a bit of a beekeeper.

For space-strapped, design-conscious urban apiarists, Dutch electronics giant Philips unveils the sleek Urban Beehive as part of its eco-futuristic Microbial Ho

The big-bodied bees join the ranks of ants and termites, which have long been known to rely on a separate caste of 'soldiers' to defend the colony.

Things were hunky-dory for Ontario homeowners Loretta and Kevin Yates until their ceilings started to crack and ooze honey. Time to call an exorcist? Or an apia

Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves.

Police are looking for suspects in the apian assault.

Bees don't want to sting you. They have far more important things to do, like keep our agriculture system afloat.

When her concern about colony collapse disorder reached a peak, this writer put her deep, personal fear of bees aside. Sort of.

You don't have to become a beekeeper (unless you really want to) to show your children how important these pollinators are.

Bees that ate the immune-boosting chemicals showed activation in genes known to help them fight parasites and break down pesticides.

Markus Imhoof's new documentary balances microphotography with compelling storytelling. The film will debut on June 10.

Researchers hope to create a sperm bank to breed hardier bees and preserve threatened subspecies.

In an effort to promote awareness about declining bee populations, a market removes all the food that relies on bees from its produce department.

Beekeeping experts warn that too many urban hives may mean there isn't enough food for bees.

This colony of bees is rebuilding in a hollow log in Germany after the hive collapsed earlier this year.

Now's the time to make that dream a reality. Here are 5 cold-season tips to prepare for your first spring with a bee hive.

Australian scientists are attaching sensors to bees to track their movements and study colony collapse disorder.

New research conducted in the UK reveals that diseases common in "managed" bees are now reaching wild populations.

Chris Burley and Ei Ei Khin have an ambitious goal: Grow 1 million wildflowers to help threatened honeybee populations.

Through the collaborative magic of crowdfunding, the Open Source Beehives project aims to bring downloadable beehive designs to citizen scientists everywhere.

The president steps up efforts to protect the pollinators — and their $24 billion contribution to the U.S. economy.

With stingers that are harmless to humans, stingless bees could be the pollinators that save the day.

A photographer has caught fascinating slow-motion footage of honeybees flying, working and even stinging.

The designer of the Bee Saver, a bioplastic keychain that contains artificial nectar, believes small acts can make a big difference.

Donating money to help the bees is as easy as adding a mustache to your cat's (or your friend's) photo.

The Oregon city suspended the use of any insecticide containing neonicotinoids, but not everyone is happy.

The apiarian artery is the buzziest infrastructure project in Scandinavia.

Concern over dwindling pollinator populations trumps worries of apiarian disturbances.

Ortho's decision to nix neonicotinoids is an important one.

Mushroom extracts have been shown to reduce the presence of bee-killing viruses.

If you're not ready to go cold turkey with beef, we have some bean recipes to get you started in replacing just a meal or two.

The creators of the original Flow Hive are back with a new model.

Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the eastern cougar extinct after it not being seen for over 80 years.

Researchers extract nuclei from a preserved woolly mammoth carcass, implant them into the egg cells of mice, and watch as the bits became animated.

If you’re gluten-free or just avoiding the dreaded beer belly, consider trying these lighter, lesser-known alternatives to beer instead.

Stocktails are simply savory cocktails made with broth, and we talk to an expert about why they're such a hit.

Add variety to your football-viewing drink choices with these beer cocktails.

Test your knowledge of the wild world of animal mating.

Life across the globe depends on bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators. Test your knowledge about these vital creatures.

If fracking techniques pollute water supplies, what will happen to beer production?

As far as creative ideas to keep food food from being wasted go, Toast Beer is pretty brilliant.

Even though native bees don't produce honey, they're incredibly important, says author Paige Embry. She explains how to help them in "Our Native Bees."

Scientists scramble to understand the causes of colony collapse disorder.

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

In a landmark decision, Europe restricts a popular pesticide linked to declining honeybee populations.

Experts say it is one of the largest documented bee deaths in the Western U.S.

A bee memorial service is being held this Sunday to remember the 50,000 pollinators killed by pesticides at an Oregon Target store.

Environmental groups celebrate the bee strategy announcement — but only briefly before turning their focus to specifics and timing.