It seems that the culprit may have been a specific pathogen: Nosema ceranae (Microsporidia). Researchers in Spain apparently identified the pathogen in professional apiaries and treated it with antibiotics in...
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I was sitting in my apple orchard with my neighbor Asher this week. Asher is a retired banker, a Philadelphia Eagles fan, and my beer drinking pal. He was a bit nervous and depressed and it has nothing to do with the liquidity crunch or the upcoming football...
There are several stories of science and nature that have been featured in the national news over the last few months. For scientists, an explanation for disappearing bees and dying bats still remains elusive. The...
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There are several stories of science and nature that have been featured in the national news over the last few months. For scientists, an explanation for disappearing bees and dying bats still remains elusive. The...
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The 2008 calendar indicates that another spring has arrived in North America and the signs of the new season are everywhere. Buds have appeared on trees, heralding the arrival of new leaves. The increased...
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In a city that thrives on buzz, hidden corners of New York City contain plenty of the real thing. As Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) continues to devastate up to 35% of beehives, these under-the-radar honey...
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This is a remarkable statement, "
An estimated 14 billion U.S. dollars in agricultural crops in the United States are dependent on bee pollination."It is a good way to put it into perspective how priceless our...
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