Thousands of years ago, an owl’s messy leftovers became prime real estate for some very determined bees. Deep inside a cave ...

Thousands of years ago in a cave on Hispaniola, an unusual chain of events left behind a rare scientific treasure: bees ...

People often appreciate fossils for the insights they reveal about ancient creatures that once roamed the Earth. At some point, burrowing bees also showed an appreciation toward old bones, but for ...

Contrary to popular depictions of bee nests as large, intricate hives that hang from trees, the majority of bee species — about 90% — are actually solitary and build their nests in the ground or ...

As spring approaches, bees and other insects will start coming out from their winter hideaways. I’m excited to see my little ...

The study authors believe that fossils housing the bee nests date back to around 20,000 years ago and could shed light on how bees have adapted to their environment, even in the ancient past. “There’s ...