Scientists have learned more about why royal jelly makes queen bees, and we peek at the tiny and terrifying mandibles of trap-jaw ants. Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a ...

A bumblebee’s brain is smaller than a sesame seed. But it can still accomplish quite a bit. “You don’t need a big brain to learn well,” said Felicity Muth, an assistant professor in the Department of ...

Upcoming research funded by the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) will investigate the secrets of longevity in honeybee queens. Queens eat royal jelly, which has antioxidants and less ...

The curious case of the queen bee has long had scientists pondering whether the head of the hive harbours the secret to a long and healthy life. While queen bees and workers have nearly identical DNA, ...

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