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Each summer, 1,000 queen bees take flight over a small Belgian town in an urgent mission to save Europe's endangered dark bee. The annual gathering has become a lifeline for the native species nearly wiped out by commercial breeding.
Scientists discovered a massive colony of 5.5 million native bees living beneath a New York cemetery, a find that could unlock secrets to saving threatened pollinators. The century-old underground community is showing researchers exactly what these crucial species need to survive.
Scientists have discovered one of the largest known populations of native bees living beneath a New York cemetery, potentially for over a century. The find could help save struggling pollinator populations worldwide.
Spring gardening just got easier for city dwellers with limited space. These eight native flowers thrive in pots and containers while attracting butterflies and bees to even the smallest balconies.
Mexico's Supreme Court will decide if bees can have legal standing, in a landmark case brought by Maya communities fighting to protect the stingless melipona bees that sustain their culture and livelihoods. Indigenous beekeepers want to be recognized as official guardians of these vital pollinators.
A queen bee's job is anything but leisurely—she lays up to 2,000 eggs every single day to keep her colony thriving. National Geographic's new documentary "Secrets of the Bees" reveals the incredible non-stop work behind bee royalty.
Ancient solitary bees discovered fossilized animal jawbones in a Caribbean cave and transformed empty tooth sockets into waterproof nurseries for their eggs. Scientists just confirmed the first known case of bees using bone cavities as nests, revealing a surprising adaptation nobody had seen in 90% of bee species that typically only dig soil burrows.
Oregon hasn't recorded a single pesticide-related bee death since 2021, proving that education can save pollinators. The breakthrough came after the state trained 12,000 people and created the nation's largest bee species inventory.
A Cornell researcher taking a shortcut through an Ithaca cemetery stumbled upon one of the world's largest documented bee colonies. More than 5.5 million wild bees have been thriving in the undisturbed sandy soil for over a century.
A Cornell lab tech discovered millions of bees living beneath a historic Ithaca cemetery, revealing a thriving pollinator haven that's existed for over a century. The find sparked a global effort to protect similar underground bee communities.
Scientists discovered one of the world's largest wild bee colonies thriving beneath a New York cemetery since the early 1900s. The 5.5 million mining bees are pollinating nearby orchards and proving that old cemeteries can be vital urban wildlife sanctuaries.
A Costa Rican resort just launched a bee genetics laboratory to strengthen pollinator populations threatened by climate change. The pilot program could create a replicable model for protecting the ecosystems that keep forests alive.
Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now breaking sales records across the country as gardeners embrace climate-smart landscaping. A Chicago plant sale doubled its attendance this year, with nearly 1 in 5 plants sold being native species.
Tiny bees are responsible for pollinating a third of the food we eat, making them essential partners in feeding the world. A new National Geographic documentary celebrates these vital pollinators and reminds us why protecting them matters.
Volunteers gather every Sunday at Fort Missoula's Native Plant Garden to restore western Montana's natural habitat while building community. The garden showcases how native plants need little water, support local wildlife, and offer more variety than most people expect. ##
The University of Nevada Las Vegas has created its first scholarship endowed by a Native nonprofit, opening doors for tribal citizens pursuing legal careers. The partnership with the Tribal Leadership Council marks a historic step in addressing Native American underrepresentation in law.
Everyday citizens in Kansas are becoming bee detectives, helping scientists track bumble bees across the prairies. Their efforts have already identified two species at risk of extinction.
When rare desert rains trigger flower blooms, Dawson bees burst from underground in a frenzied race to find mates before the flowers fade. National Geographic's new documentary captures this stunning natural spectacle.
After decades of the highest maternal death rates in America, Native American leaders are building review committees to investigate every preventable pregnancy loss. The CDC reports most Native maternal deaths could have been avoided with better care.
After three straight county championships and years of late-night study sessions, Harding Academy student Daksh Singh capped his four-year spelling bee journey with third place at the Arkansas State Spelling Bee. His dedication shows what persistence and passion for learning can achieve.
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