Ever since people first learned the consequences of Colony Collapse Disorder, a number of researchers have been attempting to find new ways to extract honey from bee hives without disturbing the bees.

On their website, the Flow Hive had been advertised by their inventors to provide honey “on tap” in a way that was “less stressful for the bees” than traditional methods. Designed with parts that ...

With less than a week left in its campaign, the Flow Hive has broken the most-funded project record on Indiegogo, raising over $10.3 million from nearly 30,000 backers. The project has surpassed the ...

The workhorse of the patented “flow frame” is a prefab honeycomb that bees fill just like they would any other comb. “When you turn the tool, a bit like a tap, the cells split vertically inside the ...

The Flow Hive is converting more amateurs into backyard beekeepers -- but it’s drawing a buzz of criticism from traditional bee enthusiasts. Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's ...

Harvesting beehive honey is generally a time-consuming, somewhat stinging process. Now it could be just a matter of turning a lever and watching the sweet stuff flow out. The “Flow Hive”–developed by ...

In 2015, a magnificently clever invention by two Australian beekeepers turned into a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign, raising over US$2 million dollars in just its first 24 hours. The genius ...