Bee Psychology

Bee Psychology

Scientists know that bees experience basic emotions like joy and fear, but what about more complex feelings like anxiety or depression? A group of scientists decided to try to find out.  First they trained bees to understand the difference between 2 smells. With the...
Why Wild Bees Need Space to Thrive

Why Wild Bees Need Space to Thrive

6 NOVEMBER 2025 Recent research finds that farms and natural ecosystems suffer when managed honeybees outcompete wild bees for nectar, pollen, and nesting spots. Honeybees are vital pollinators for agriculture — but they’re only one piece of the puzzle. Across the...
Here come the Bee-eaters

Here come the Bee-eaters

Bee-eaters are brightly coloured birds usually found in Africa and Asia, as well as some parts of Southern Europe and Australia. But as the planet heats up, we may start to see warm-weather birds like bee-eaters appearing in more northerly countries like the UK. It...