A honeybee collects pollen from Japanese privet. (Photo by David Ammon) STARKVILLE, Miss.—While flowers are known to be most attractive to bees, less is known about the nutrition flowers actually ...

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 8, 2024 — What’s all the buzz about? Most garden enthusiasts know that certain flowers can attract pollinators. New research helps explain why, and also provides more details ...

In the first long-term, community-level field study of wild bumble bee nutrition, a team of ecologists led by Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden discovered that wild bees aren't ...

In a recent study published in the Nutrients journal, researchers evaluated using bee pollen as a nutrient source. The study focused on understanding bee pollens' nutrient richness and possible role ...

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian at Hy-Vee in Springfield, Ill., and the media representative for the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at ...

In a new study, researchers have tackled a thorny problem: How do nutritional stress, viral infections and exposure to pesticides together influence honey bee survival? By looking at all three ...

The vitamins, minerals, antibiotics, and antioxidants in bee pollen may deliver some health benefits. However, more human research is needed to confirm these benefits. Share on Pinterest ...

You’ve probably seen jars of bee pollen available at your local health food store, and it’s becoming more popular on menus as a smoothie add-in, salad ingredient, or finishing touch to an açai bowl.

Spokane County beekeepers are helping keep the bees buzzing with a new statewide project titled the "Pacific Northwest Pollen Atlas." The study, spearheaded by Washington State University, is ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University researchers have been awarded a $500,000 USDA grant to study more than 100 plants to find which provide honey bees with the highest nutritional value. Honey ...

Scientists studied the foraging habits of wild bees. Their findings can help guide seed and plant choices that support and enhance wild bee populations. In short, their research showed that different ...