When it comes to the South African Cape honey bee, one tiny change in its genetic makeup transforms the socially organized insect into a fighting social parasite. This change guarantees infertile worker honey bees will start laying eggs of their own and fighting with other colonies. Recently, an international team of researchers from Martin Luther…
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A team of researchers from Australia have found a method for differentiating honey based on geographical origins, which could help in preventing common adulteration issues regarding honey. According to this study, honey ranks among the world’s most adulterated foods, with many common practices for this including adding corn syrup or cane sugar to it or…
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According to assistant professor Michelle Nappier with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, dogs “have up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, versus only about six million for us. The part of their brains dedicated to interpreting smell is about 40 times larger than ours.” For this reason, dogs are perfect for inspecting…
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With the winter weather currently running amok on the temperature, there is a very good chance that many folks are feeling bad for their horses outside if they have them. Even with their winter coat and hundreds of pounds keeping them warm, it’s easy to feel sympathy for your four-legged friends out in the field…
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Fighting eczema can be a challenge even when you have the best medicines out there. If you’re looking to add to your treatment of the itchy, dry skin you’ve come to expect from eczema, you can always check out a few natural home remedies. Whether it’s a cream, a natural product, or lifestyle and dietary…
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Thanks to a group of researchers from University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London (ICL), there is now a new possible method for authenticating honey via microscopy and machine learning. This technique, discussed in a paper published by arXiv, can detect mislabeled or diluted honey at costs far lower than current methods. Honey, the…
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For Erin Martineau, a yoga teacher and stylist, one of her longest-standing habits is the result of dermatillomania, which is another word for obsessive skin picking. It’s one she’s long tried to break, taking everything “one day at a time,” but she knows she has a long way to go still. “It’s a really isolating issue…
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One of the healthier foods you can eat with a hearty flavor is salmon. The benefits of this fish are well-documented, which is fantastic when you can find a recipe that makes it taste even better. The combination of fresh fruit with the rich flavor of Manuka honey will stack this recipe up with anything…
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As any real dog owner will tell you, dogs are members of your family, and just like your kids (and yourself), they deserve a treat every now and then. Fortunately, for your four-legged friends, one of the easiest ways to treat them is with these easy-to-bake Manuka honey sweet potato biscuits. This recipe is especially…
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It’s normal for women to have semi-disastrous first encounters when it comes to razor burns and shaving for the first time. This usually takes place when they’re about 13 or 14, and they’ve decided to shave their legs for the first time. What often happens, however, is they don’t prepare their skin for the procedure…
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Laura Harrier, who recently starred in the award-winning “BlacKkKlansman” and the superhero blockbuster “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” is currently one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses, with the new year bringing in two more movies to the 28-year-old’s roster, including a sci-fi thriller called “Warning” with Alice Eve and Annabelle Wallis. While awards time is very exciting for…
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Coming up with new ideas for baked goods can lead you down some interesting avenues, and this recipe for pistachio Manuka honey rolls is certainly one worth venturing down the rabbit hole for. Made with such delicious flavors as cinnamon, orange zest, butter, Manuka honey, and, of course, pistachio, these rolls ask would-be bakers to…
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As per the Center of Investigation on Social Bees (CIAS), despite being the world’s second largest honey producer, Argentina’s honey bee population is dying at a roughly 30 percent rate every year. As well, 2018 proved how much the Argentine economy depends on exports and crops, as recent terrible droughts caused it to lose seven…
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According to Kristy Allen, who works as a Minneapolis beekeeper, she has built up a business doing the exact thing she loves the most: caring for honey bees. Allen maintains her hives, sells her bees’ honey, and works as a beekeeping instructor—all while adhering to environmentally sustainable beekeeping practices. She’s seen so much success that…
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As is becoming common knowledge, honey bees are essential for human civilization to be possible. Without them, most of the crops we grow wouldn’t have natural access to necessary pollination, and it would be much harder to feed the world’s expanding population. However, honey bees are having serious problems, from pesticides to habitat loss to…
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