Bee Collapse: The Varroa Mite Is More Destructive Than Scientists Ever Knew
The drastic decline in global honeybee populations is no secret. The phenomenon has been named “colony collapse syndrome,” and though it’s not clear …
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Some bumblebees can survive underwater for up to a week, new study shows
CNN — An experimental error led a team of scientists researching bumblebees to make a startling discovery: the insects’ remarkable ability to survive underwater for up to a week. A study published in the journal Biology Letters on Wednesday described how scientists from Canada’s University of Guelph …
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Two lifeforms merge in once-in-a-billion-years evolutionary event
Last time this happened, Earth got plants. Scientists have caught a once-in-a-billion-years evolutionary event in progress, as two lifeforms have …
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With volcanoes, mountains, and forests, Canada’s not short on natural landmarks, but there’s something particularly special about its serene lakes. …
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Large snake in Rockland County lake creating a lot of concern from residents
CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- A large snake has been spotted in a Rockland County lake and it is getting lots of attention from residents. The snake was seen in …