Given how prosperous the beekeeping industry can be, especially for small, local honey businesses, it should come as no surprise when various countries discover new ways to improve the industry and therefore boost the economy. This is especially important given the state many bee species are in worldwide. One example can be found in Pantnagar,…
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When most people imagine a typical bee, they likely picture the honey bee inside its hive or the bumblebee moving between flowers. However, there are also thousands of other bee species out there—some that are no bigger than a rice grain. While answering interview questions for the Science Friday Initiative recently, Shalene Jha, who is…
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According researchers from the University of Guelph, their new studies have shown that three neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics) that are used most for flowering crops, despite the growing controversy around them, pose no danger to honeybee populations when used properly for seed treatments. Considering there are governments around the world seeking to ban the manufacture, distribution,…
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For those who are looking to try their hand at new types of desserts, these Manuka honey pistachio meringues are likely one you’ve not tried making yourself—or possibly even tasted! Combining flavors that may not seem perfect for each other at first, this dish asks experienced bakers to enjoy the ride and those with less…
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Being a responsible dog owner entails more than simply adoring and loving your dog (though that’s a crucial part of the job). This is a real commitment consisting of vital aspects that cannot simply be ignored, so before deciding to become a dog owner, you must first commit yourself to acting responsibly. In addition to…
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As many travelers have noticed, airports require miles of land to operate effectively and safely, but much of this land ends up being a few mile-long runways and many miles of fields untouched by cattle or other livestock, most wildlife, or crops—a lost opportunity some might say. However, there have been several airports in different…
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While it is a very rare occurrence, usually less than ten per year, every now and then someone loses their life after they were stung multiple times by bees or similarly venomous insects. However, while most people can admit to receiving bee stings in the past, few end up in the hospital afterward, but this…
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In 1958, an assembly of African killer honeybees escaped from a Brazilian breeding program and made their way to the island of Puerto Rico in 1994, likely by ship. These notably aggressive bees ousted a majority of the docile European species that already lived there, but the population eventually evened out, producing colonies of gentle…
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Kourtney Kardashian, the older sister of Kim and Khloe Kardashian, is, like the rest of the Jenner-Kardashian clan, known for starring in various reality television shows as well as having several clothing and skin care lines and acting as the spokeswoman for Quick Trim, a dietary supplement. This very public family has become famous for…
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While everyone is free to hold their own opinion, it’s likely a safe guess to say that most people enjoy having muffins for breakfast. However, most of these wonderful muffin enthusiasts avoid baking and eating them on a regular basis for fear of offending their diet and nutrition goals. Admittedly, it’s wise to eat nutritiously…
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For hedgehog owners, the idea that their beloved pet might have mites is not a pleasant one, but it is one that owners must be aware of and be ready to treat when the time comes. Mites can cause itching and even quill and hair loss, and many can agree that the little buggers are…
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After he was gifted with a bee hive, wine steward Noel Patterson, who hails from Tucson, Arizona, started out as an amateur beekeeper. Once he had honed his skills, he started Dos Manos Apiaries, currently maintaining more than 40 colonies throughout his area using treatment-free, natural methods. Now, Patterson has been using his broad knowledge…
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As the world’s most famous pollinator at this point, given all of their coverage following the arrival of colony collapse disorder, honeybees are known for their effectiveness and their crucial role in agriculture production. Interestingly, however, they are surprisingly ineffective when it comes to pollinating certain crops, such as tomatoes and blueberries, that other pollinators…
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For those who don’t know precisely what smog is, it is a mix of emissions in certain climate conditions that include ozone, industrial and vehicle pollutants, open burning, and incinerators. Many urban and even suburban areas experience smog in one form or another, with the United States experiencing this more during summer while places like…
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With winter quickly approaching, it’s not uncommon to hear about homeowners finding various critters holing up in their homes for warmth, shelter, and protection from predators – as well as extensive breeding to the point of infestation. However, one woman out in Omaha, Nebraska discovered a less common invader inside her home – a huge…
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