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Pure. Natural. Sweet. Insights into the lives of bees from a family of beekeepers living just outside of our Nation's Capitol.
Bethesda, MD
Joined July 2012
Scientists develop honey-based bee DNA test to monitor hive health
newsweek.com
The new test will be able to help identify potential diseases like the latest variant of the Deformed Wing Virus that's threatening bees.
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Getting a Bee in Math: Honey Bees Can Distinguish Between Odd and Even Numbers
mentalfloss.com
Their aptitude for math is even more impressive than initially believed.
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How do you bottle the essence of a region? Why honey is the best travel souvenir. https://t.co/Cu6faGFDiN via @usatoday
usatoday.com
Souvenirs are often much more than the physical item – they are an emotional connection we attach to the memory of a place.
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These stingless bees make medicinal honey. Some call it a ‘miracle liquid.’ https://t.co/buPeE77WeT via @NatGeo
nationalgeographic.com
In the Peruvian Amazon, native stingless bees are helping beekeepers and their communities by producing honey and pollinating local plants.
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Bee home before dark. Why honey and bumble bees can't fly at night https://t.co/vXRwd0AX0J via @usatoday
usatoday.com
Most bees you are familiar with, like honey bees and bumble bees, are diurnal, meaning they do not fly at night. A new TikTok video has shown us that.
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Photographer Discovers a Pair of Sleepy Bees Snoozing in the Middle of a Flower https://t.co/LFF3K0ucnS via @mymodernmet
mymodernmet.com
“They were going to sleep. I’ve never seen this behavior before.”
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Review | An up-close look at the secret lives of wild honey bees
washingtonpost.com
With remarkable photographs and insights, Ingo Arndt and Jürgen Tautz reveal the insects' hidden world.
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Is honey better than sugar? A dietitian shares why she loves its health benefits—and her favorite ways to use it
cnbc.com
Is honey good for you? Dietitian and nutritionist Lauren Armstrong explains the pros and cons of eating honey, along with how to shop for it and how to use it.
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Need inspiration? Check out the MoCo Food & Beverage Guide for unique gifts for your Valentine. A big thanks to the Montgomery County Food Council for featuring Bee America Honey!
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Entering the sacred realm of the bees with honey bee therapy
latimes.com
Marvin Jordana is among a small but growing handful of beekeepers who see their work as a spiritual practice, communing with bees as an encounter with an ancient wisdom.
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The holiday season is the perfect time to support local food and beverage businesses. Looking for a gift for the chocoholic, wine connoisseur, or health nut in your life? Look no further! Check out our top picks, below! #mocomade
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Thousands of bees make it out alive after being buried by La Palma volcano ash for 50 days https://t.co/vPeJUlQfzS via @nationalpost
nationalpost.com
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Honeybees use social distancing when mites threaten hives – study
theguardian.com
Foraging bees keep away from centre of colony when infested with mites, find researchers
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To Learn Bees’ Secrets, Count Them One by One
nytimes.com
The decline of bee populations is a looming crisis, but there is a dearth of scientific data. Hyperlocal researchers, with nets and notebooks, could be key.
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Honeybees' waggle dance reveals bees in rural areas travel further for food https://t.co/0vlrSRWjqD via @physorg_com
phys.org
By decoding honeybees' waggle dances, which tell other bees where to find food, researchers have found that bees in agricultural areas travel further for food than those in urban areas. The findings...
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More Fun Than Fun: The Exquisite Wax Palace of the Honey Bees https://t.co/kx3R9IYq6q via @TheWireScience
science.thewire.in
The complex structures and decisions of insect societies arise from what has come to be called swarm intelligence.
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Why Beekeeping Is Booming in New York: ‘A Hive Is a Box of Calm’
nytimes.com
It turns out the hobby is a great pandemic coping technique. But too many honeybees in the city could also pose an environmental threat.
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