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Wild bees' development, health are hampered by lack of maternal care: Stud
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to researchers, most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees meticulously cares for and raises their offspring, which results in significant benefits to the developing bee's microbiome, development, and health.
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Study sheds light on connection of warmer springs, bees waking up earlier
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Warmer springs, according to recent research, are prompting bees to awaken earlier, endangering agricultural pollination of apples and pears.
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Warmer springs are causing bees to wake up earlier: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study, warmer springs are causing British bees to awaken earlier, threatening crop pollination of apples and pears. The research was published in Ecology and Evolution.
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Clues to bee health found in their gut microbiome: Research
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): The local environment plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of the gut microbiome of wild bees which could help detect invisible stressors and early indicators of potential threats, say York University scientists in a new study.
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Pollen-sized technology protects bees from deadly insecticides: Study
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 28 (ANI): During a recent study, Cornell University developed technology to provide beekeepers, consumers and farmers with an antidote for deadly pesticides, which kill wild bees and cause beekeepers to lose around a third of their hives every year on average.
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