Bee Warned: Man’s recording-breaking “bee beard” will completely freak you out August 31, 2017 Blood Honey is a new film described by its producers as a “mind bending indie psycho thriller.” So naturally, to promote it they find… Continue Reading
Want to create a buzz? Join the Great Canadian Bumble Bee Count August 18, 2017 It’s a call to arms for the humble bumble bee. Friends of the Earth Canada is now in the midst of its second annual Great… Continue Reading
Thursday Throw Down: Bees buzz baseball game vs Beagle foils football match April 6, 2017 So, which is more entertaining? A pooch pouncing on the pitch in the middle of play or a swarm of bees sending players for cover?… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Scientists taught bees how to play soccer March 15, 2017 Bumblebees aren’t dumb. Research has previously shown bees can use cognitive skills to figure things out and dexterity to make it happen. Scientists have… Continue Reading
Bee Delay: Blue Jays and Angels swatted off the field in Anaheim September 18, 2016 The Blue Jays and the Angels found themselves in a sticky situation on the field this afternoon. A swarm of bees sent players from… Continue Reading
Bees swarm pickup truck in downtown Winnipeg July 22, 2016 So this happened yesterday in downtown Winnipeg as Ed Wesa was walking by. Tens of thousands of bees swarmed a pickup truck. Beekeeper Chris… Continue Reading
Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward stung 20 times during Spring Training March 28, 2016 Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward managed to keep his sense of humor – and fine form – despite being swarmed by bees during a… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Bee in the moment, life lessons from bee behaviour November 11, 2015 Mark L. Winston is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on bees and pollination. His latest book, based on a life’s devotion, to… Continue Reading
Bees are drawn to nectar laced with pesticides, may be addicted to it like nicotine April 28, 2015 Bees don’t avoid pesticide-contaminated food, in fact, new research shows they prefer it and may actually be addicted to tainted nectar. Two new studies… Continue Reading
Sweet! Colony of 60,000 bees that infest Niagara-on-the-Lake home saved August 8, 2014 Last summer, David Israelson and Susan Elliott suspected something was abuzz at their place in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. Only now have they found out just how sticky their… Continue Reading