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

Penn State scientists uncover how parent genes compete to decide if a honey bee larva becomes a queen or a worker.

Let's explore the major differences between queen and worker bees and why this hierarchical system is crucial to hive ...

In chess, the queen is the most valuable piece for a player. She’s capable of making any move, which also makes her the most ...

Solitary bees are a diverse group of wild bees that nest alone rather than in hives or colonies like honeybees or bumblebees ...