Bees
What if all bumblebees went extinct? We'd be in 'a world of trouble'
This week, the rusty patched bumblebee officially became the first bumblebee in the U.S. to make the endangered species list. USA TODAY<p>For the first time, a bumblebee has been placed on the endangered species list. But what if they went extinct?<p>Well, if you like to eat, you should worry about …
BiodiversitySeeds given away in Cheerios promotion may be problematic, horticulturist says
Wildflower plants grown through campaign's seeds could spread rapidly<p>The wildly successful Bring Back The Bees promotion, which gives away packages …
GardeningHoney Bee 2 movie review: Macha, Bhavana & Co are wasted in this dull Asif Ali-centric sequel
Writer-director Lal Jr’s <i>Honey Bee 2</i> takes off where the first film left off, recounting the suicide bid by Sebastian aka Seban (played by Asif Ali) …
MoviesEurope poised for total ban on bee-harming pesticides
Exclusive: Draft regulations seen by the Guardian reveal the European commission wants to prohibit the insecticides that cause ‘acute risks to bees’<p>The world’s most widely used insecticides would be banned from all fields across Europe under draft regulations from the European commission, seen by …
EuropeHoney Nut Cheerios Wisely Builds Buzz While Saving The Bees
Cause marketing works best when the motivations of the brand and the cause are intimately intertwined. The latest effort from Honey Nut Cheerios, “#BringBackTheBees,” proves this point by giving both bees and its brand a buzz-building boost.<p>Here’s a short video on the effort:<p>And here is the …
How to Protect our Disappearing Bumble Bees
On March 21, the rusty-patched bumble bee, <i>Bombus affinis</i>, officially became the first bumble bee listed for protection under the Endangered Species …
GardeningPlanting native vegetation for productive crops
The University of Adelaide, working with South Australian industry groups, is helping farmers and growers design and implement native plantings to …
AgricultureMe & the Bees
Whether your family traditions are steeped in cultural heritage or are simply ways for your family to celebrate itself, these time-honored practices …
BusinessHow to photograph Bees: The fascinating world of Macro Photography
Rating: 0 based on 0 Ratings<p>March 23, 2017 By Julian Rad<p>How to photograph Bees: The fascinating world of Macro Photography www.sleeklens.com<p>Spring is …
Digital PhotographyScientists Have Some Wild Ideas for Solving Our Big Bee Problem
The world's bees are in big trouble — even more than you might have realized.<p>Last year the U.S. lost a mind-boggling 44 percent of its honeybee colonies. Certain bee species — including the rusty-patched bumblebee and Hawaiian yellow-faced bees — are on the brink of extinction. Even "Buzz the Bee" …
Meet The Woman Rescuing Millions of Honey Bees
Yesterday, the Trump White House placed the rusty patched bumble bee, one of America’s most important pollinators, on the endangered species list. It becomes the first bumble bee in the United States to receive federal protections. To make things clear, this wasn’t an act of genuine compassion from …
Yet Another Reason Bees Are Screwed: Your Damn Almonds
It’s no secret that bees have been having a really rough time: Just yesterday, the rusty-patched bumble became the first bee in the continental …
Texas A&MBee expert discusses bumblebee, now officially listed as endangered
Populations of the rusty patched bumblebee, a once-common bee species, have dramatically declined during the past three decades. Many scientists who …
BiodiversityWhat’s the Deal With Bee Pollen?
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I’m incredibly afraid of pain — and thereby terrified of getting stung by a bug of any kind. …
HealthUnbeelieveable: Stung By Lawsuit, Trump Administration Lists Bumble Bee As Endangered
Environmentalists are abuzz.<p>WASHINGTON — The rusty patched bumble bee, one of America’s most important pollinators, has finally landed on the endangered species list.<p>It becomes the first bumble bee — and the first of any bee species in the contiguous United States — to receive federal …
Endangered SpeciesThese So-Called “Bee Friendly Seeds” From Cheerios May End Up Doing More Harm Than Good, Scientist Warns
It is a well-known fact that the global bee population is rapidly declining. In 2014, the U.S. lost 40% of commercial bee colonies, and in 2016 there …
GardeningInnovative ‘Plan Bee’ Drone Artificially Pollinates Plants Like a Real Bee
Earlier this year, major news hit the conservation world as several species of bees were listed as endangered. The news serves as a grave reminder to help restore the rapidly declining bee population; the small insects play a crucial part in our world by pollinating plants. In North America alone, …
DronesNow, California’s Almonds Are Getting Destroyed by Too Much Rain
California’s poor produce cannot catch a break. Just months ago, severe drought had wine grapes withering on the vine, and Americans were worried …
Beekeeper, the mobile-first communications platform for non-desk workers, raises $8M Series A
Beekeeper, the Switzerland and U.S.-based startup that provides a mobile-first communications platform for employers that need a better way to communicate with blue-collar and service-oriented workers, has raised a further $8 million in new funding.<p>The Series A round was led by Keen Venture …
BeekeepingHere’s How You Can Help Save The Bees
With bee populations plummeting worldwide, scientists are desperate to end the plight of the little pollinators. After U.S. beekeepers lost 44% of …
Country LifestyleCheerios Is Under Fire For Giving Away Billions Of Invasive Wildflower Seeds
As you probably remember, Buzz, the Cheerio mascot, kind of went missing last week. His disappearance is part of General Mills’ campaign to raise awareness about the dwindling population of bees. In addition to extracting Buzz from boxes, General Mills also has plans for a 3,300 acre bee habitat. …
General MillsCheerios Are Giving Out Wildflower Seeds To Help Honey Bees
The cereal brand's new campaign is doing its part to help bees by giving out millions of seeds in an effort to start rebuilding the population
Should You Plant The Seeds General Mills And Cheerios Sent You?
If you’re an avid Cheerio fan you may have noticed a familiar face missing from your cereal box lately. BuzzBee the iconic bee of Honey Nut Cheerios …
GardeningThe Cheerios bee rescue: Can corporations help save pollinators?
Many bee species have been on the decline for decades, but a new promotion from Cheerios hopes to raise awareness of their plight.<p>March 20, 2017 —All …
General MillsBees are dying -- what can we do about it?
<b>(CNN) —</b> Maybe you could stand to live in a world without honey. But what about almonds, pears, avocados, grapes and -- dare we say -- wine?<p>Most plants rely on bees and other natural pollinators to produce some of nature's most nutritious and beloved foods.<p>But pollinators, a diverse group that …
FarmingWhat is killing bees? Why we should worry about Colony Collapse Disorder
The number of bees across the globe has been in decline for the past 50 years. The phenomenon is called Colony Collapse Disorder, which can kill off …
Newswire: Honey Nut Cheerios pulls its mascot to raise awareness of bees
For centuries, mankind recognized bees as either a painful nuisance or a pleasant springtime visitor, but since the invention of science it’s become abundantly clear that bees are actually an important player in the wonderful dance that is our global ecosystem. As it turns out, pollination from …
Bees Have Emotions and Moods. But Do They Have Feelings and Consciousness?
The honeybee is in deep trouble. Colony collapse disorder (CCD), a condition whose cause isn’t known, has occurred in 42% of colonies within the US, …
PsychologyExploring Mother Nature’s Miracles
The average human brain has 100 billion neuron cells and boasts another 100 trillion synapses. Now, that’s an amazing amount of memory and …
NatureYikes -- Cheerios' attempt to save the bees just backfired majorly
Cheerios cereal brand is under fire for sending out billions of potentially disease-spreading seeds in an attempt to help save bees from …
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