Nov 17 2009
Scientists Develop “Super” Bee
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In an effort to fight a massive bee die-off, scientists have developed a population of honeybees that can find the parasite that feeds on pupae in nests and spreads viruses within hives. USDA scientists hope the population of these honeybees could potentially improve the health of the overall honeybee population.
For more than 20 years, varroa mites have decimated millions of honeybee colonies in North America and they are becoming resistant to pesticides.
Scientists are optimistic that the honeybee industry is on the right track toward recovery from the varroa pest and Colony Collapse Disorder. Personally, I have seen no change from my vantage point on my back patio sitting on my wicker chairs with outdoor cushions…but it is reassuring to learn that scientists are coming closer to a solution to this potentially devastating situation.
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The Hubble has a new wide-field camera and here is a photo sent that illustrates how an “assembly line” of starbirth works in a nearby galaxy.
The Chicago Housing Authority and Operation Warm Inc., are working together to distribute new winter coats to residents in public housing who have children born after January 1, 1995. This is the second year of this program.
A butterfly species that has tiny ears on its wings can distinguish between high and low pitch sounds.
