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It’s Not Just About the Honey

December 9, 2019

It’s not just about the honey – if bees were to disappear our diets would never be the same.

A Mushroom Is Saving Millions Of Bees From A Deadly Virus

November 29, 2019

According to a 2018 study published in Nature Scientific Reports, a specific type of mushroom extract can help honeybees fight off a devastating virus that is suspected of contributing to massive bee die-offs in recent years.

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Article Courtesy of: True Theory

How Close-Up Glamour Shots Are Generating Buzz for Bees

November 29, 2019

The pictures were taken for science, but found a wider audience because they’re gorgeous and a little trippy.

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Article Courtesy of: Atlas Obscura

Article by: Traci Watson

Light pollution is key ‘bringer of insect apocalypse’

November 28, 2019

Exclusive: scientists say bug deaths can be cut by switching off unnecessary lights

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Article Courtesy of: The Gaurdian

Raising Queen Bees

November 23, 2019

A video demonstrating how we raise queen bees at Canyon Rim Honey Bees in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Video Courtesy of: Canyon Rim Honey Bees

Bees learn football from their buddies

November 23, 2019

The insects show sophisticated learning for non-bee related tasks, and can even improve on what they are taught.

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Article Courtesy of: Nature – International Weekly Journal of Science

Article by: Traci Watson

These Are Some of the Rarest Honeys in the World!

November 23, 2019

Most people associate honey with that sticky sweet stuff you find at the supermarket, but the world of honey goes WAY beyond those little plastic bears (which, to be honest, aren’t even real honey most of the time).

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Article courtesy of Bee Keepers Naturals

Manuka Honey is Killing Every Kind of Bacteria Scientists Throw at it!

November 23, 2019

We all are familiar with the health benefits of raw unprocessed honey. However, in Australia, scientists made a remarkable discovery that one particular obscure type of honey is capable of killing every kind of bacteria scientists throw at it!

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Article Courtesty of Katy https:beekeepingbasic.com

Modular hexa-hives claimed to be better for your bees

November 23, 2019

A new beehive system made up of a series of hexagonal prisms may be just what your bees need. The Honeycomb Hives system is designed to tackle bee colony losses by making hives which apparently keep pests out, get rid of condensation and which retain heat more efficiently – all problems which can be a bane to honey bees.

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Article by James Holloway

The Bee Waggle Dance.

November 23, 2019

One of the 7 wonders of animal behaviour. The bee is the only other creature to dance other than humans and primates.

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Video Courtesy of PBS