Though incapable of forming images, these “ocelli” track patterns of light ... of bare ground for nesting, and help stave off the fungal infections that afflict bees in wetter habitats.

To determine if bees needed direct access to both ... three-dimensional nests. Consistently, they found the same pattern of internal symmetry in natural nests. This study sheds light on how ...

Buglife said the nests were at a "high risk" of failing because of the shortage of flowers for the bees to collect nectar and pollen from, and the risk of a return to colder weather. Scientists ...