Well, you can now — since I spelled them correctly. But could you beforehand? If so, you’d better sign up for the National Spelling Bee for Adults and Kids, which will take place on Sunday, March 9, ...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has a rich history longer than the lists of crazy complicated words the students spell on stage each year. Here are 15 fun facts about the Scripps National Spelling ...

Why Are Honey Bees Important? Pollinators like honey bees are crucial in agriculture, affecting one out of every three bites of food we eat. So its important for gardeners to support them. Grow native ...

Hi Finn, that’s a sweet question! Well, when we talk about “bees”, we’re usually referring to the European honey bee (its scientific name is Apis Mellifera). Humans have been drooling over its honey ...

Autumn is here, and winter is just around the corner. In Iowa, that means cold weather and plenty of snow. People and animals all have different ways of keeping warm. Here are some ways bees prepare ...

Summer is buzzing along too quickly. But there’s still time to put together a little party — a pollinator party — to celebrate the butterflies, birds, bats and most especially the bees and other ...

If you've ever wondered how your San Francisco neighborhood tastes, Cameo Wood has the answer for you. Her Majesty's Secret Beekeeper, Wood's Mission District shop, specializes in beekeeping supplies ...

Honey bees are some of the most industrious insects on the planet. With pollination, responsible for various crop yields and floral reproduction, they sustain large portions of the food market. Some ...

SNOHOMISH — Nancy Shurvinton’s teenage daughter first spotted the sign from her bus on the way home from Snohomish High School. The sign said people were needed to help fight the decline of the honey ...

Most of us have been stung by a bee and we know it's not much fun. But maybe we also felt a tinge of regret, or vindication, knowing the offending bee will die. Right? Well, for 99.96% of bee species, ...