https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/high-speed-video-reveals-how-honey-bee-stingers-pump-venomContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/high-speed-video-reveals-how-honey-bee-stingers-pump-venomhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/high-speed-video-reveals-how-honey-bee-stingers-pump-venom#u125598Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:36:54 +0000Australian scientists used high-speed video to uncover the mechanism that allows a honey bee stinger to continue pumping venom after detaching from the insect. Researchers found that two deformable valves inside the stinger act as opposing pistons. This unique geometry allows the detached apparatus to maintain a continuous flow of venom and drive deeper into tissue using reciprocating lancets. The findings reveal the intricate and self-powered mechanics behind a stinging bee defense system.Why it mattersWhen a honey bee stinger is left behind in a target, it continues to deliver venom independ