bees
Researchers confirm that neonicotinoid insecticides impair bee's brains and harm colonies
Posted in Science on 6th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
Research confirmed that levels of insecticides accepted to exist in agriculture cause poor performance by bee colonies.
Commercial bees threaten wild bees, say researchers
Posted in Science on 19th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
The trade in bees used for honey or to pollinate crops could have a devastating impact on wild bees and other insects.
Bees Decline Along with Their Favorite Flowers
Posted in Science on 29th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
Everything from pathogens, pesticides and even diet have been blamed, but now researchers are pointing the finger at flowers.
Plan bee: New measures to protect pollinators
Posted in Science on 5th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
The government has made an agreement with landowners including Network Rail and the Highways Agency to restore bee-friendly habitat throughout England.
A Virus May Be the Cure for a Deadly Honeybee Disease
Posted in Science on 28th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller
Help may soon be on the way in the form of a virus that attacks bacteria and self-replicates until the job is done.