Explore the vital role of bees in pollination through hands-on activities, educational videos, and discussions. Learn about the decline of honeybee populations and delve into innovative solutions like robotic pollinators. Engage in STEM challenges to redesign bee-like robots for effective pollinatio

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Imagine millions working together, achieving complex goals without a boss! This isn't a dream, it's swarm intelligence (SI), inspired by nature (think ants & bees!).\n

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In September, watch out for ivy bees feeding on nectar and gathering pollen from ivy flowers. Explore the significance of pollination, pollen, and pollinators in the plant life cycle. Discover how bees and other pollinators play a crucial role in food production and biodiversity. Engage in activitie

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Bees are essential pollinators, with various species playing crucial roles in ecosystems. They forage for pollen and nectar, create honey, and live in diverse habitats. Bumble bees, honey bees, and solitary bees each have unique characteristics and contribute to biodiversity. However, bees face thre

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Honeybees exhibit highly organized social behavior within their colonies, comprising a queen, drones, and worker bees. The queen lays eggs and emits pheromones to regulate worker behavior. Worker bees collect nectar to produce honey, a beneficial substance rich in essential nutrients. Various specie

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Bees play a crucial role in the ecosystem by pollinating plants and aiding in their reproduction, which in turn benefits numerous living beings. The decline in bee populations poses a serious threat to the environment and human survival. It is essential to raise awareness, take action to protect bee

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Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystem by pollinating plants and helping them multiply. There are various types of bees, each with unique characteristics. From the queen bee laying up to 2,000 eggs a day to the hive supporting up to 100,000 bees, these fascinating insects are vital for our enviro

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The 7th Sudan National Spelling Bee 2020 is set to kick off with its first meeting on Tuesday, 12/11/2019. The agenda includes discussions on the previous year's event, insights from the Intercontinental and African Spelling Bees, as well as unveiling the venue, dates, and format for this year's com

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Discover the fascinating world of Fibonacci sequence through the lens of bees, sunflowers, and mathematical patterns in nature. Learn about the Fibonacci numbers, bee colonies, the beauty of sunflowers, and the mathematical properties of squares. Dive into the history of Leonardo of Pisa and his con

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Procrastination is the act of delaying tasks due to various reasons like fear of failure, lack of action, feeling overwhelmed, or being too busy. Different types of procrastinators include perfectionists, dreamers, overwhelmed avoiders, and busy bees. Strategies to tackle procrastination include vis

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Apiculture, also known as beekeeping, involves the care and management of honey bees to produce honey and wax. This ancient practice is not only significant for its commercial products but also plays a crucial role in pollination and potentially medical research. Discover more about the importance,

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Africanized Honey Bees, originally introduced in Brazil, have spread to the United States, posing a threat due to their aggressive behavior. The Brazilian Wandering Spider, also known as the Banana Spider, can deliver a venomous bite among bananas. Additionally, the Black Mamba, a carnivorous snake

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Explore the basic concepts of queen rearing for hobbyist beekeepers, including low and medium technology methods, breaking the brood cycle for mite control, and the process of using a queenless hive to produce well-fed queen cells. Discover considerations for timing, equipment, and methodologies whi

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Explore and solve various ratio-related problems involving counters, bees, spiders, bread rolls, ladybirds, and spiders. From determining the number of red counters given the ratio to finding out the quantity of bread rolls in multiple baskets based on the provided ratio, these exercises help streng

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Discover the top wildflowers that bees love for honey-making and how they contribute to the flavor and quality.

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Design your own pollinator garden to attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators with nectar and pollen sources. Learn about the benefits of native plants, planting strategies, and a variety of flowers to create a vibrant and thriving garden that supports biodiversity.

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Bees huddle together to stay warm, ladybugs hibernate in groups, butterflies hide under leaves or rocks, grasshoppers seek shelter in sheds, buildings, or crevices, and dragonflies brush off water and cling under vegetation when it rains.

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This experiment explores the potential of honey bees to metabolize sugar maple sap and produce honey. By feeding bees raw and processed maple sap, researchers aim to investigate the effects on honey production. The hypothesis suggests that boiling maple sap may generate novel compounds that bees can

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Discover the incredible world of honey bees, including their three types or castes, body regions, unique features like compound and simple eyes, antennae, proboscis, and mandibles. Explore how their thorax enables flight with four wings, and learn about the speed and agility of these remarkable inse

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There are over 20,000 species of wild bees, with honey bees being important for commercial apiculture. Four significant species reared are Apis dorsata (Rock bee), Apis florea (Little bee), Apis indica (Indian bee), and Apis mellifera (European bee). Each species has unique characteristics and yield

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A profound look into the catastrophic effects of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) on honey bee populations, causing the loss of millions of beehives and threatening crop pollination. Scientists attribute CCD to a deadly mix of fungicides and pesticides found in pollen samples, disrupting bees' neurolo

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Analysis by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlines various exposure routes of honey bees to pesticides, including contact with contaminated sources like foliage and soil, ingestion of contaminated pollen and nectar, and inhalation of chemical droplets. Different application types and age

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Discover the fascinating relationship between bees and flowers, where bees play a vital role in pollination, aiding in the growth of plants and the production of fruits and seeds. Explore how bees need flowers for pollen and nectar, and how plants rely on bees to spread their pollen for reproduction

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Apiculture, the practice of beekeeping, involves various processes such as swarming, hive construction, bee selection, and beekeeping methods. Swarming occurs when the queen and some bees leave the colony to form a new one. The hive or comb structure consists of hexagonal cells for brood development

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Explore the significance of bees in pollination, the role of pollen in flower reproduction, and how bees contribute to plant growth. Dive into the world of nectar collection, honey production, and the mutualistic relationship between insects and flowers. Discover the essential interdependence betwee

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Pesticides play a crucial role in agricultural production in areas like New Hampshire and Maine. However, their use raises concerns about potential hazards, especially for pollinators like bees. Different types of formulations and tank mixes carry varying risks to these essential insects. It is impo

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In June, bees face challenges due to the pollen gap between spring and summer blooms. By sowing flowering plant seeds in March and letting grass patches grow with dandelions and daisies, we can provide vital nectar and pollen sources for bees to thrive. Engage your school community in planting activ

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Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystem and food supply, with over 20,000 species aiding in pollination. Sadly, bee populations are declining due to various factors like climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Understanding the significance of bees, their pollination process, and the risks t

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As November approaches, bees become less active due to cold weather and limited food sources. Different types of bees have unique strategies to survive the winter, from huddling in hives to finding shelter in underground nests. Learn how bees cope during the colder months and explore their winter ha

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Enhance your outdoor space by attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Plant pollen-rich flowers, avoid harmful chemicals, provide food and water sources, and offer shelter for a thriving pollinator-friendly environment.

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Delve into Lily Owens' journey as she navigates a web of lies for self-preservation in "Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. Witness Lily's desperate attempts to hide her past, protect her newfound sanctuary, and grapple with the fear of losing her newfound family.

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White-tailed bumblebee males are seeking new queens as mates this month. Find out how environmental changes, habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change are impacting bee populations. Discover ways to help bees, such as growing flowers and trees, providing water and nesting places, and understan

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Red-tailed mason bees are starting to nest in empty snail shells this month. Learn about bee corridors, areas of nectar-rich plants that help bees move between habitats. The need for bee corridors is highlighted as urbanization reduces natural habitats. Activities like creating bee corridors, allowi

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This presentation, based on Ian Jobson's blog, discusses the treatment of bees for Varroa using Api-Bioxal or Oxybee by the trickling method. It covers why to treat, when to treat, and how to treat, emphasizing the importance of keeping Varroa populations in check to prevent harm to the bees. Trevor

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Leafcutter bees are busy making nests this month, highlighting the importance of flowers in attracting different bee species based on shapes, nectar availability, and tongue lengths. Different bees prefer various flower shapes for nectar, with long-tongued bees favoring tube-shaped flowers like snap

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Tier I assessment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency focuses on generating conservative estimates of pesticide exposures to honey bees. The goal is to differentiate pesticides that pose risks to bees from those needing further evaluation. The process involves considering food consumption ra

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Explore the fascinating world of bees through an interactive worksheet that includes learning about bee behavior, playing a game to find flower patches, and analyzing your success as a bee. Discover how bees communicate, collect resources, and navigate their environment. Challenge yourself to beat a

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New tree bumblebee queens in October are busy gathering nectar for winter survival. Discover why bees need pollen, how they collect it, and the vital role it plays in their growth and nutrition. Explore different ways bees carry pollen and engage in a learning activity to spot bees with pollen. Delv

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Bees play a crucial role in pollination, helping to produce a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, and herbs that end up on our plates. This process involves bees transferring pollen between plants, leading to the development of crops such as strawberries and peas. Without bees and other pollin

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Explore the intricate world of honeybee communication through dance, where bees convey information about food sources through different types of dances such as Round, Wagtail, and Sickle dances. The dialect variations among Carniolan, Italian, and Caucasian bees showcase how these tiny creatures ada

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