Stingless bees gather near the entrance to their hive on June 22, 2024. Their hive is nestled in a tiny hole in a tree near Palo Alto’s Rinconada Community Garden. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney.

Stingless bees produce a healthier honey, uniquely rich in a rare sugar, called trehalulose, which may have benefits ranging from ranking low on the glycaemic index (GI) to displaying antioxidant ...