Bumblebees collect up to 7 times more toxic metals than honeybees

Bumblebees carry up to 7 times more toxic metals than honeybees, study finds

Bumblebees carry up to 7 times more toxic metals than honeybees, study finds

This common pesticide may be quietly wiping out future bumblebees

A next-generation pesticide designed to kill crop pests may also be interfering with the reproductive health of bumblebees. Researchers discovered that low-dose exposure to sulfoxaflor changed gene activity, especially in tissues involved in reproduction, raising concerns about long-term impacts on bee populations. Because pollinators are essential for about one-third of the world's food production, finding ways to protect them while controlling pests has become increasingly important.

Scientists just unveiled “cyborg” cockroaches that can breathe underwater for hours

The bionic bugs could be called up for aquatic search and rescue missions, according to the researchers

Do bees have inner lives? Slow-motion video reveals bumblebee behaviour similar to ‘liking’ or ‘disliking’

Bees respond to tasty treats or plain water based on context, study that may provide support for establishing insect sentience showsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen bumblebees taste something good, they reach out their glossa – or insect tongue – for a while afterwards, almost as if they are licking their lips. And when they don’t like something, the insects will shake their heads and wipe their mouths.Scientists who captured the miniature facial expressions on slow-motion video say the behaviour is consistent with “liking” and “disliking” responses observed in mammals. Their results have been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Continue reading...

Millions of Bees Escape into Rural Texas Neighborhood

(WBAP/KLIF) -- AP -- Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials...

50,000 pounds of bees to round up. Every other wrangler would say you were mighty grand [News]

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You got the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite. Now what?

(NEXSTAR) – Hundreds of people, and likely more, have fallen ill thanks to a parasite in recent weeks. While authorities continue to search for the source, you may be left fearing any fruit or vegetable you were considering eating. Since May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say there have been at least 145...

Defra breached law when it let farmers use bee-killing pesticide, watchdog says

Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024The UK government breached environmental law on several occasions when granting farmers permission to use a bee-killing pesticide, a watchdog has found.In 2023 and 2024, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in the then Conservative government granted emergency authorisation to allow farmers to use a banned neonicotinoid pesticide on sugar beet crops. Continue reading...

Millions of honeybees escape into rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer crash

Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.

Millions of bees swarm town after truck crashes into ditch

Millions of bees escaped after a semitrailer turned over in Orange County, Texas, on Saturday (21 June).

Texas Bee Swarm Viral Video: Millions of Bees Escape After Truck Carrying Hives Crashes Near Mauriceville in US

An estimated two million bees escaped after a truck carrying beehives overturned near Mauriceville, Texas, on Sunday. Authorities urged nearby residents to remain indoors as emergency crews and local beekeepers worked to recover the hives. Officials later confirmed that the bees were being safely transferred to transport trucks and moved to a local honey farm.

Popular Dog Food Recalled Over ‘Sharp Metal’ Choking Risk

The Washington Post / The Washington Post via Getty ImPedigree has recalled two lots of wet dog food due to concerns that sharp pieces of metal and plastic were present, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Manufacturer Mars Petcare said the cans—specifically 13.2-ounce cans of Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken Duck Flavor—failed internal quality checks and were slated for destruction, but were then mistakenly distributed for sale nationwide. “We are working closely with the appropriate authorities as they investigate the diversion of these products into the marketplace,” a company spokesperson told The Independent. Pedigree did not say how such an error came to be. No incidents involving the problematic batch have been made public, but Pedigree has warned that dogs who eat the contaminated food could choke, sustain mouth injuries, or even die. Read it at The Independent Read more at The Daily Beast.

Watch: Overturned truck releases 2 million bees into Texas neighborhood

Watch: Overturned truck releases 2 million bees into Texas neighborhood

Back to Bumble Bees

I took your advice and went into our garden yesterday evening, in the late sunshine, looking for more bumble bees to photograph. It was much easier as they were slower. There is a huge pile of comfrey plants which the bumble bees love and I spent my time trying not to get in their way []

‘Very Gross’: Viral Clip of Brown Water at Kiddy Ride Has the Internet Questioning Its Safety

Unsanitary ride or the chocolate river from the Willy Wonka universe? The internet contemplates. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘Very Gross’: Viral Clip of Brown Water at Kiddy Ride Has the Internet Questioning Its Safety appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Explosive Diarrhea Wave Hits Michigan

When a normally rare parasite suddenly sickens more than a thousand people, it is not a freak event but the visible tip of how modern food systems, global produce trade, and basic sanitation intersect — and sometimes fail. At a Glance A large cyclosporiasis outbreak has pushed Michigan’s annual case count from about 50 to []

24M bees escape in Texas truck crash lockdown

24M bees escape in Texas truck crash lockdown

2 million bees escape after truck overturns in Texas

An estimated 2 million bees escaped after an 18-wheeler carrying beehives overturned in Southeast Texas, according to officials and local media. Nearby residents were told to stay indoors while crews worked to recover the hives. The truck overturned Sunday morning near Colony Lane and Colony Drive, in the area of FM 1130 in Orange County, [] The post 2 million bees escape after truck overturns in Texas appeared first on BNO News.

UF Study: Fungicide Sprays May Be Helping Bacterial Spot Disease Spread Through Tomato Fields

Bacterial spot disease isn’t just a nuisance for tomato growers – it’s a relentless, weather-powered villain that can ruin a field of promising fruit, threatening farm profits. When warm rains roll in and humidity hangs in the air, the pathogen behind bacterial spot comes alive, spreading fast and scarring tomatoes so they can’t be sold. [] UF Study: Fungicide Sprays May Be Helping Bacterial Spot Disease Spread Through Tomato Fields

Kentucky family plagued with blue skin after generations of inbreeding

The Fugate family of Troublesome Creek, Kentucky became known for their startling blue-tinted skin — a rare genetic condition called methemoglobinemia that spread through generations of inbreeding in one of America's most isolated rural communities.

The TikTok-Viral Skin-Tightening Nécessaire Body Retinol Is 25% Off

Bluemercury's July 4th sale includes a must-see deal on TikTok-viral skin-tightening Nécessaire Body Retinol. Right now, the viral item, plus many other summer essentials and beauty products that...

Study Finds Pesticide Residues in Infant Formula, Researchers Cite Health Risks

(NaturalNews) A systematic review of scientific literature published by researchers at Sapienza University of Rome has documented the presence of multiple pesticide...

One Lot of Beekeeper's Naturals Saline Nasal Spray Has Been Recalled, Health Officials Warn

Beekeeper's Naturals Saline Nasal Spray Lot 5950 (Exp. 02/2028) was recalled June 11, 2026 for Aspergillus mold contamination. Sold only through Amazon. Here's what to check and what to do.

What is This Slimey Toxic Worm Spotted in Southern Indiana?

What is This Slimey Toxic Worm Spotted in Southern Indiana?

Which? investigation names the £4 supermarket spray that can keep mosquitos away for nearly 10 hours

Which? investigation names the £4 supermarket spray that can keep mosquitos away for nearly 10 hours

Toxic caterpillars infest Berlin's parks

Toxic caterpillars have spread across Berlin's parks and green spaces, causing painful rashes and prompting a major cleanup effort. CNN's Sebastian Shukla reports.

You See How I Eat My Snacks at Human's? Very Demure, Very Mindful.

Thanks, Ayla and mystery bunny Blue! Ayla writes:[This is] Blue, the blueberry goblin from the videos on Wild Backyard Buns. [See previous posts here and here.] He sits right next to the door and eats his treats every night which gives me an opportunity to sit only a couple feet from him on the other side of the glass and get some great photos. He's very regular! He shows up twice a day for a little nibble, although we suspect he's courting a lady bun in the next yard this week and the schedule is off. Look at those little feet! So demure!

Like A Moth To The Flame

Like a moth to the flame, I’m inexorably drawn to foods that elicit more questions than answers at first blush, for better or for worse. Moths, though a vital part of our natural ecosystem, are typically not associated with culinary greatness. That’s why the name “moth beans” immediately gave me pause, and soon after landed Continue reading The post Like A Moth To The Flame appeared first on BitterSweet.

Mutant bed bugs on the rise in UK after building resistance to insecticides

Mutant bed bugs on the rise in UK after building resistance to insecticides

General : Stick Insects Becoming Harder To Find Amid Concerns Over Habitat Change

By Muhammad Afiq Mohd Asri KOTA BHARU, July 4 (Bernama) -- Stick insects, famed for their twig-like camouflage, are believed to be increasingly rare in the wild, sparking concerns over a potential population decline linked to habitat and climate change.

Why scratching a bug bite feels good — But may make it worse

Why scratching a bug bite feels good — But may make it worse

Try these simple habits for fewer mosquito bites

Try these simple habits for fewer mosquito bites

Bumblebees Seem to 'Lick Their Lips' After Sweet Treats and Shake Their Heads at Bad Tastes, Hinting at the Insects' Inner Lives

Slow-motion videos suggest that the insects display distinct behaviors when they like or dislike a snack. The findings might offer a new way to study their emotion-like states

Mass Die-Off of Western Monarch Butterflies Linked to Pesticides, Study Finds

A new peer-reviewed study has linked pesticides as a likely cause to a mass die-off of Western monarch butterflies that occurred in 2024. In January 2024, researchers found hundreds of dead or dying monarch butterflies near the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary in California, where Western monarch butterflies typically overwinter. As The Guardian reported, researchers found [] The post Mass Die-Off of Western Monarch Butterflies Linked to Pesticides, Study Finds appeared first on EcoWatch.

Beeswax Traces Reveal Early Beekeeping in Ancient Greece

New evidence of beekeeping and beeswax use in ancient Greece is emerging from pottery pulled out of a remote cave on the Greek island of Kythera. A recent study found chemical traces of beeswax baked into broken pottery shards inside the cave, adding to signs that islanders made and used bee products thousands of years []

New Report Casts Doubt On The Buzz Around Insect Food

Insects have a lot of protein, but the industry faces many challenges in becoming mainstream

Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction

A frog that became an internet sensation because of its trademark squeaky defensive call has been added to a global list of species at high risk of extinction.

California is one of worst states for ticks. How to keep kids and pets safe

Summer means more time outdoors — but it also means a greater chance of encountering ticks, according to pest experts. California ranks among the nation’s worst states for ticks in 2025, according to a new report from pest control company ...

Rapeseed fields are an unexpected goldmine for biodiversity

Rapeseed fields are an unexpected goldmine for biodiversity