Project Description

Honey bees stockpile honey in the hive. Within the hive is a structure made from wax called honeycomb. The honeycomb is made up of hundreds or thousands of hexagonal cells, into which the bees regurgitate honey for storage. Other honey-producing species of bee store the substance in different structures, such as the pots made of wax and resin used by the stingless bee Honey is sweet.

• Better for blood sugar levels than regular sugar.

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.

• 1 cup whole milk, heated to 110°F.

• 3 large egg yolks.

• 2 to 2 1/2 cups (320 to 400 grams) bread flour.

• 2 1/2 teaspoon table salt.

Project Challenges

Bees are among the few insects that can create large amounts of body heat. They use this ability to produce a constant ambient temperature in their hives. Hive temperatures are usually around 35 °C (95 °F) in the honey-storage areas. This temperature is regulated either by generating heat with their bodies or removing it through water evaporation. The evaporation removes water from the stored honey, drawing heat from the colony. The bees use their wings to govern hive cooling.