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Press corps takes cover as bee swarm descends on White House lawn
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (120+ words) A massive swarm of bees descended on the White House grounds on Friday, forcing reporters in the North Lawn media area to take cover for about 20 minutes, according to reports. "There is a bee tornado happening here at the White…...
Honeybee swarm removed from stairway outside Michigan Capitol
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (184+ words) A swarm of bees took up residence at the Michigan State Capitol, officials said on Monday, May 18. "Everyone enjoys a visit to the Capitol, even bees! This morning our facilities staff removed a swarm of bees from one of the…...
Worker Bees Decide Future Queen Bee
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (664+ words) Every bumble bee colony has a queen, but a new study led by researchers at Penn State suggests the process of determining which baby bee reigns supreme may be less monarchal than the royal title suggests. The study, published in…...
Beekeeper calmly scoops up bee swarm with bare hands in busy town centre
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (350+ words) A brave beekeeper scooped up a swarm of the insects with her bare hands in a busy town centre to stop them swooping on passers by. Molly Earl was called out to the colony which had descended on a post....
'Apocalyptic' Bee Swarm Hits White House Grounds After Similar 'Biblical' Incident in Israel " Coincidence or Warning Sign?
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (432+ words) A swarm of bees descended on the White House North Lawn on Friday, sending reporters and staff scrambling and prompting immediate comparisons to a 'biblical' incident in Israel last month. The dramatic scenes have led some to question whether the…...
Early Swarms Hint at More Trouble for Honeybee
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (286+ words) North America's bees are fleeing the hive early this year, and scientists say that's not good news. A new report from Swarmed, a network of more than 10, 000 beekeepers, finds. .. Early Swarms Hint at More Trouble for Honeybee North America's bees…...
Rare bees are buzzing around Rhode Island. Here's why it matters.
14+ hour, 27+ min ago (500+ words) Even as bees vanish from the planet, the University of Rhode Island's Bee Lab has discovered more than 25 species never before recorded in Rhode Island. Some species, like the southeastern blueberry digger bee, which nests in loose, sandy soil, and…...
Wisconsin beekeepers optimistic about bee survival rates after challenging season
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (49+ words) KOLD Wisconsin beekeepers optimistic about bee survival rates after challenging season UM Health-Sparrow celebrates "517 Day" with special onesies for newborns Wind warning in place until 5 AM Monday X Games medalist completes jumps at Caesars Palace fountains...
Apiary secrets: Rumford beekeepers share what you need to know about bees
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (799+ words) With a Sun Journal subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. RUMFORD " Beekeepers Louise and Robert Stickney, who have owned an apiary in Rumford for 14 years, talked about beekeeping and honey during an hourlong presentation for children May 13 at the…...
What's the buzz? Bees swarm White House grounds
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (194+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " A swarm of bees temporarily took over part of the White House grounds on Friday after thousands of the insects gathered on the North Lawn. What's the buzz? Bees swarm White House grounds (Video: CNN Newsource) It was…...