Tag Archives: bee senses

What we don’t know

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Ron Miksha

Sometimes I am surprised by what we don’t know about bees. You would think we’d have it all figured out by now. I’m not talking about knowing when to wrap or unwrap hives; start grafting queen cells; split hives; or … Continue reading →

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Can Bees Smell Cancer?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Ron Miksha

This is an intriguing idea. A Portuguese designer has invented a novel system that might detect various illnesses, including tuberculosis, diabetes, and lung cancer. Susana Soares has built a lovely contraption – a glass bubble inside another bubble which holds … Continue reading →

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