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Washington State Set To Destroy First Murder Hornets Nest

Medicine & Technology Oct 24, 2020

Scientists have found the first nest of murder hornets in Washington State, and they plan to destroy it on Saturday even if removing the tree is necessary.

Present Levels of Radiation in Chernobyl Still Harmful, Even For Bees

Oct 21, 2020

Scientists believe that policymakers should think about nuclear environmental risks again after finding out that bumblebees exposed to current levels of Chernobyl radiations suffered a significant drop in their ability to reproduce.

Rare, Cracked Eye of 429-Million-Year-Old Trilobite Reveals Mysteries of the Ancient World

Aug 14, 2020

A 429-Million-Year-Old Trilobite had modern eyes similar to today's bees and dragonflies which adds to the information of how the eyes and vision of anthropods evolved over time.

These 4 Animals Possess Specialized Senses

Aug 11, 2020

Previous studies have already established how animals "sense" the environment around them in an entirely different way from how humans do. To learn more about these natural curiosities, here are four animals with specialized senses.

New Study Traces the African Carder Bee in Western Australia

Jul 29, 2020

Researchers from Curtin University in Perth, Australia have recorded the first known appearance of the African carder bee, Psedoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum, in Western Australia.

Bread and Oil: California's Central Valley

US Crop Yield in Decline Due to the Lack of Pollinators

Jul 29, 2020

A new study from Rutgers University establishes the link between lack of pollinators, such as bees, to reduced US crop yields for apples, cherries, blueberries, and more.

Science and the Media have Opposite Views on the 'Insect Apocalypse.' Who's right?

Industrial Agriculture Has Been Blamed for the Insect Apocalypse, yet Scientists Say Insect Populations Continue to Thrive

Jun 22, 2020

The media has put the spotlight on insect population declines caused by industrial farming, yet scientists argue what the real causes are.

Bees-Friend: Guinness World Record Title Holder Lets 60,000 Bees Cover His Entire Face

Jun 19, 2020

24-year-old Indian man currently holds the Guinness World Record title for the longest time with his head fully covered by bees, at an astounding four hours, 10 minutes, and five seconds.

Viral Chronic Paralysis is Wiping Out Bees: UK’s Honey Production Threatened

May 01, 2020

Not only is humankind currently fighting off a virus right now, but the bees too. The chronic bee paralysis virus is causing a significant drop in the population of honeybees in England and Wales. Fewer bees mean less honey. What will happen to the UK's honey production now?