The most famous packing problem concerns spheres. In 1611, the astronomer Johannes Kepler proposed that the densest way to ...

For the past few weeks, in between raindrops, I have been trying to paint the lower part of our house. When I removed the shutters, I found a small community of wasps, spiders and other insects.

Stylist's edit of 11 must-visit ice-cream shops this summer - from a pop-up specialising in real fruit soft serve to a ...

What started with a single Flow Hive and a fascination with honey on tap has blossomed into one of Carpinteria’s most beloved ...

I saw this red poppy with a bumblebee inside. I always thought that bees couldn’t see red and so never visited red flowers. This bee seems very busy inside this one. J Rushe, Co Clare You are ...

As threats like mites become more resistant to pesticides, California honey bees need more human intervention to save their hives.

Much of Northern California will be under a red flag warning over the weekend due to heightened wildfire risks caused by hot, dry conditions and gusty winds. The National Weather Service in ...

On Friday at 1:43 p.m. an updated red flag warning was released by the NWS Hanford CA in effect until Sunday at 5 a.m. for Kern County Desert.

Red Fire initially started 6:21 p.m. June 26 in Madera County, California. Since its discovery 27 hours ago, it has burned 53.8 acres. By Friday evening, a fire crew of 40 has achieved full ...