An adorable photo of bees nestled inside a flower is making the rounds on the internet — and putting a spotlight on these tiny pollinators. Arizona-based nature photographer Joe Neely first published ...

Caring for newborns is seemingly as tough for bees as it is for humans. New research suggests worker bees tending to the young get less sleep compared to fellow insects – such as drones (male bees) ...

In this episode, Ask Dr. Universe answers the question, "where do bees sleep?" Where and how bees sleep might be different that you imagined. Find out where bees get shut eye in this latest episode of ...

A study has revealed that bumble bees appear to give up sleep in order to care for their hive's young, even if the offspring isn't their own. Bumble bees studied by scientists in Israel slept less in ...

Bee larvae and pupae appear to secrete a chemical that does the work of a late-night cup of coffee for their nurses. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that taking care of babies is a ...

Everyone feels refreshed after a good night's sleep, but sleep does more than just rejuvenate, it can also consolidate memories. 'The rapid eye movement form of sleep and slow wave sleep are involved ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 11, 2020) Neonicotinoid insecticides inhibit honey bee sleep cycles, leading to stress and population declines, according to research from Vanderbilt University, published ...

We are all better after a decent night’s sleep – and insects are no different. But two new studies have found a commonly used pesticide is disrupting the sleep of bees and flies – with big ...