Bees have irrational biases when choosing which flowers to feed on, just like human shoppers do
A 2005 study found that bees evaluate the quality of nectar relative to their most recent feeding experience: Bees trained to ...
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Why 500 million bees have died in Brazil in three months
In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, 400 million dead bees were found - with beekeepers in four states reporting the mass deaths. Researchers have blamed the use of pesticides - chemical substances ...
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Saving bees with sugar: Connecting with nature or 'a last resort'?
Which is why people often feed bees with sugar water - to give them a boost so they can get on with their business. This summer, a new device will be launched which means you can do that no matter ...