Many if not all states across the United States have become aware of the many factors that are contributing to the decline of honeybee colonies. Facing threats like pesticides, diseases, parasites, and a lack of land or resources, most experienced U.S. beekeepers are doing whatever they can to produce healthy bees that can help pollinate…
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It’s hard to come across someone who doesn’t enjoy a cupcake every once and awhile, kids and adults alike. Many love them, but some end up avoiding them due to the high levels of sugar cupcakes usually contain. Well, with these blueberry cupcakes, sugar is substituted with Manuka honey – not only cutting down on…
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Scientists continue to seek out the root causes behind colony collapse disorder (CCD), which has been leading to declining honeybee populations for years. Between 2015-2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that beekeepers around the country lost 44 percent of their hives. Many factors have been considered over what is causing CCD, including malnutrition, diseases,…
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As one of the world’s biggest privately-retained software companies, thanks to its focus on analytics software, the influence of the Cary, NC-based SAS Institute cannot be understated. In just 2016 alone, its revenue was 3.20 billion dollars. And with that influence and success, this software developer has decided to take on a new venture but…
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While your family’s dog is likely to go through life with minimal health issues, the unexpected will happen. For instance, when dogs receive a cut or a wound, they have an increased risk for developing an infection. One infection to look out for in particular, pyoderma, is a bacterial skin infection that is fairly common…
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As long as Manuka honey has been on the market, there has been the issue of authenticity, with fake products being pushed into consumers’ hands alongside the genuine ones. While Manuka honey originates from New Zealand, products claiming to be the real deal could have been made thousands of miles away. Because of this, industry…
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Mead, an alcoholic drink made by fermenting water and honey, is the one of the oldest known beverages out there, and it is largely shrouded in legend and myth. After tales of Greek gods and Viking heroes from Norse legends consuming the drink by the barrel, mead is now seeing a rise in sales in…
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There are few desserts better than a classic bowl of ice cream. While the stuff you find at the store is pretty delicious, there’s something special about homemade ice cream. Whether you use a hand-crank or an electric ice cream maker, the work put into making this dessert produces ice cream with a far richer,…
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