Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens ...

Honey bee colonies across the United States are facing record-breaking losses in 2025, with scientists warning the impact could be felt in agricultural production.

It's named after a species of honey bee. Her group surveyed the majority of the nation's commercial beekeepers and found they lost an average of 62% of their hives just this winter.

Hunter says there is also an "only one bee mentality, and this is helping create the pollination mess we find ourselves in today." Mason bees are among the 4,000 types of bees native to the U.S.

Commercial beekeepers have reported losing around 62% of their colonies over the winter, far higher than the usual honey bee colony death rate. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now.