Bumblebees can process the duration of flashes of light and use the information to decide where to look for food, a new study has found. This is the first evidence of such an ability in insects, ...

As if deadly snakes, spiders and sharks were not enough, Australia now has a new creepy critter: a "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns. The species, dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was found ...

Scientists in Australia have identified a new species of native bee with tiny, devil-like horns that have earned it a playfully hellish name – “lucifer.” The species, Megachile lucifer, was discovered ...

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Genrose "Genny" Utsch, age 100 of Albany, will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 28, at the Church of Seven Dolors in Albany. Burial will be in the ...

Bees in Minecraft are famous for a variety of reasons. Many players seek them to create bee farms in the game. Meanwhile, others are just excited to see the cute mob in action. I am definitely in the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s not uncommon to wonder how animals see the world around them ...

It’s startling at first glance to see an iconic beauty’s face and body swarmed by bees. A closer look tells a deeper story of the delicate balance between humans and the pollinating insects we depend ...

She’s no spring elephant. An elderly elephant in upstate New York was knocked to the ground and bullied by one of its pen mates — with crews forced to use a crane to get the senior citizen out of harm ...

Africanized honey bees, often referred to as "killer bees," are now found in 13 states and are slowly spreading northward, attacking people, livestock and pets along the way. Scientists say the bees' ...

Bee colonies are rapidly declining, which spells bad news for the environment. As of 2025, annual honey bee colony losses in the U.S. are projected to reach between 60% and 70%. Although not all ...

The clacking of cable cars, the whipping bay winds and the bray of the fog horn were all among the rhythms of Genny Lim’s childhood growing up on a sharp San Francisco hill overlooking the bay in ...

Georgina “Genny” Osborne, a cherished resident of Torrance, California, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96, surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness. Genny will be remembered for ...