A UC Riverside computer science team has developed a sensor-based technology that could revolutionize commercial beekeeping by reducing colony losses and lowering labor costs. Called the Electronic ...

[Marc] created a self-contained monitoring platform that enabled him to record the temperature and humidity of his bee hives.’ The health of colony can be determined based on a few factors. One is ...

The BEEP Foundation has created a new sensor system specifically created for beekeepers to help the measure the weight, temperature and environment within around their hives. The BEEP system comes ...

Honeybees are intriguing. Worker bees, who perform all the hive-keeping chores, are female. Males, also known as drones, have only one function: to mate with the queen. A study in Australia, where ...

In white full-body suits with square veils, amid the steady hum of hives and puffs of smoke, beekeepers appear otherworldly. But their daunting work is crucial to maintaining the many global food ...

Honeybees pollinate a third of what people eat and drink, from coffee to almonds, but colonies are on the decline because of extreme weather, pesticides and parasites. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Honey bees, like people, can tell time. “The first record of us ...

Honey bees are well known for maintaining the temperature inside their hives at an optimal level. This precise temperature control is crucial for the healthy development of young bees and the overall ...