In chess, the queen is the most valuable piece for a player. She’s capable of making any move, which also makes her the most ...

Fascinating up-close footage showing how honey bees go about killing a queen bee has been scaring up a storm on social media. Earlier this month, Florida beekeeper Elisha Bixler shared a dramatic ...

Chapple said it had been a “wonderful privilege” to care for the bees under the Queen’s reign, and he hopes to continue in his role as King Charles ascends to the throne.

The royal bees were stung by the news. Royal beekeeper John Chapple officially informed the beehives, situated on the grounds of Clarence House and Buckingham Palace, of the queen’s death last ...

Instead, particularly for honey bees, the queen is rather isolated from what’s happening in the hive. Remember, she just lays eggs, up to 2,000 in a day. The workers surround and take care of ...

The study also found that older adults are more worried about the loss of bees, with three-quarters (78%) of over 65 year olds expressing concern, compared to only 56% of 18-24 year olds.

Keeping queen bees chilled in indoor refrigeration units can make the practice of "queen banking"—storing excess queens in the spring to supplement hives in the fall—more stable and less labor ...

Even the royal bees are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In a new report from The Daily Mail, royal beekeeper John Chapple revealed that he was required to inform the royal hive at ...

HERE is a fun brain teaser to test your eyesight and intelligence. Only those with 20/20 vision and a high IQ are able to spot the queen amongst all the other bees in under 11 seconds - so have a go.

One of the UK's leading beekeepers has warned of an influx of bees into Britain. According to Laurence Edwards, 39, the UK heatwave could create a 'nectar tsunami' that triggers a rapid swarming ...

Hopkins said about 75% of queen bees are produced in Northern California, a place that can be prone to wild temperature swings and wildfires during the summer months.

It is unclear how the bees took the distressing news (Picture: John Chapple) Queen Elizabeth II’s royal beekeeper has finally informed the hives that their queen has died.. On Friday, 79-year ...