Bees are disappearing rapidly around the world, threatening global food supplies as they are essential for pollinating many crops. Beekeepers have reported half of their hives being empty with no dead bees found. While cell phones were once thought to be interfering with bee navigation, the cause is still unknown but believed to involve multiple factors. Pesticides are not helping the situation, and millions of crops depend on bee pollination. Some scientists believe the problem may have peaked as a parasite has been identified that contributes to colony collapse disorder. However, more research is still needed to determine the underlying cause and solution to stop the alarming bee deaths.