PBS NewsHourJun 3, 2026, 9:08 PM1

A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee

Scientists discovered that a specialized group of younger worker honeybees build queen cells from softer, higher-melting-point wax, suggesting a queen bee's environment—not just diet—shapes her development.

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2026-06-03
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