Washington State University. Dr. Universe: Why do bees make honey?– Gabby, 9, Kansas. Dear Gabby, As a science cat, I don’t stir honey into my tea or drizzle it on my biscuits.

The bee is one of nature’s most prolific pollinators. There are over 20,000 bee species, most of which spread pollen between flowers. Bees can be divided into groups based on their social behavior.

Wisdom of the Hive’ invites readers to reflect on the complex relationships between humans, bees, and the planet we all share ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Phil Starks, Tufts University and Aviva Liebert, Framingham State University (THE ...

Honey is considered “ready” when its water content is at or below 20%. Once this happens, bees will seal the honeycomb cells with wax. Bees also produce the wax used to seal these honeycomb cells.