Life is not always easy for a bee: Not all plants place their pollen outside. Some flowers have to be set to vibrating before the pollen can get out of their tube-like stamens. Certain bee species ...

Bees are dying—and at an alarming rate. Between 2023 and 2024, U.S. beekeepers lost an estimated 55.1 percent of their colonies—the worst loss in more than a decade and nearly 15 percent higher than ...

Bumblebees collect pollen by various methods. Some types of flowers, such as potato plants, need tougher treatment to make them release their pollen. In these cases, the bee uses a technique called ...

Plants use colour, fragrance, nectar, pollen and flower shapes to attract bees and butterflies. These natural signals help pollinators find flowers and collect food. During their visits, insects can ...

With a broad mix of plant and animal species, the San Diego region is widely regarded as a global biodiversity hotspot. As key pollinators, bees play a foundational role in the region’s floral ...