It’s well known that honeybee and other bee populations are decreasing globally and alarmingly quick. Because of the possibility of bee extinction, while very far off, is a possibility nonetheless, researchers from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan are developing pollinating drones since human beings rely heavily on bees…
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For years, supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley has entertained us all, from appearances in Sports Illustrated, Glamour, CoverGirl magazines and the classic National Lampoon’s Vacation. Along with film, Brinkley has worked in TV, theater, magazines, publishing, politics, and animal rights advocacy. With such a busy life at age 63, Brinkley has to look her best,…
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New Zealand Manuka honey producers are struggling with demands after a poor harvest. For example, the company Fortnum & Mason, Queen Elizabeth’s official grocer, had to pull its own branded Manuka honey after scientific testing led to questions about the quality of honey being sold in the UK. New Zealand’s food safety minister David Bennett…
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A company based in Western Australia aims to harness a strong global demand by developing a “Manuka Province” in the southwest area of the state, something that can effectively compete against New Zealand’s global honey industry. The company has chosen the Yarloop area, which was devastated by a bushfire a year prior, as its choice…
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Chocolate ganache is a glaze icing or filling for pastries made from chocolate and cream, and it’s likely one of the better desserts out there, especially if it is homemade. Ganache is normally made by heating cream and pouring it over a cake—or tarts in this case. This chocolate ganache tart is a wonderful way…
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Guinea pigs are great pets to have around the house, and they’re even better as first pets for kids, being easy to contain and living up to nine years. To make sure your guinea pig lives a long, happy, and healthy life, learn the signs of illness and the most comment ailments they face as…
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Researchers are using small microchips to study the effects of a virus that was once considered to be benign to honeybees but is now known to make them die fast. The virus is another form of deformed wing virus (DWV), and it could be more problematic than researchers thought. “It’s possible that the virus has…
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Frank Drummond, professor at the University of Maine, is the last person known to have held a Maine-originated rusty patched bumblebee. Drummond, who admits to being foggy on the details, believes it was around summer 2009 when he found the bee. During that time, he and his students were busy collecting specimens in Stockton Springs.…
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