Let's explore the major differences between queen and worker bees and why this hierarchical system is crucial to hive ...

The world’s first insect vaccine is here, and it could help with stopping a fatal bacterial disease in honeybees. A study published on October 17 in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science ...

However, a 2015 study revealed that if exposed to a specific protein, bees could transmit an immune response to their descendents. Therefore, in bee colonies, immunity can be spread through the whole ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Phil Starks, Tufts University and Aviva Liebert, Framingham State University (THE ...

Audio: Queen bee works hard for the honey (Science Online Audio) We might not know a lot about insects, but we all know two facts about honeybees. They are very hard-working creatures, and when ...

Queen Ants and Other Insects Bury Their Dead—Here's Why. Even the royals of the insect world will become undertakers to protect their colonies.

Therefore, in bee colonies, immunity can be spread through the whole hive through just one queen bee. No shots will be injected into the small insects, however. The honeybee vaccine will be delivered ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d ...