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Study finds bees can learn differences in food's temperature

Study finds bees can learn differences in food's temperature

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Biologists at UC San Diego have discovered that honeybees can discriminate between food at different temperatures, an ability that may assist bees in locating the warm, sugar-rich nectar or high-protein pollen ...


The robot uses a laser range finder and radio communications to recreate the behaviour of fish

Cars may one day mimic fish to avoid collisions

Technology / Hi Tech

created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 1

Engineers in Japan say they are a step closer to developing technology they hope will cut the risk of car crashes -- by mimicking the behaviour of fish.


Inbred bumblebees less successful

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Declining bumblebee populations are at greater risk of inbreeding, which can trigger a downward spiral of further decline. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Evolutionary Biology have provided the first proof ...


Bumblebee re-introduced to UK

Bumblebee re-introduced to UK

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 13, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

This month, a campaign was launched to re-introduce the short-haired bumblebee to the UK from New Zealand.


Getting a grip: 'Velcro'-like structure helps bees stick to flowers (w/Videos)

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 14, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

When bees collect nectar, how do they hold onto the flower? Cambridge University scientists have shown that it is down to small cone-shaped cells on the petals that act like 'velcro' on the bees' feet.


Bumblebee flight 'triumph of power over finesse'

Bumblebee flight 'triumph of power over finesse'

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (12) | comments 13

(PhysOrg.com) -- Brute force rather than aerodynamic efficiency is the key to bumblebee flight, Oxford University scientists have discovered.