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"As we get a better sense of what makes flowers attractive to different kinds of bees, maybe we can get smarter about bee conservation."

Half of the bumble bee species in a new study have seen a more than 50 percent decline in population and distribution. It's worst for picky pollinators.

The way bee spit and flower oil stick together in all sorts of conditions may pave the way for bioinspired adhesives.

Honey bees' scent profiles change as they age and venture out of the hive. Guard bees are ready to sniff out the difference, too.

"Drones can fly for maybe 10 or 20 minutes before they need to charge again, whereas our bees can collect data for hours."

"Getting dark in the middle of the day is not something that happens in a bee's normal life."