This week's Economist brings us news of one etymologist who is putting bees on a special diet. Apparently the bees brought in to pollinate California's almond crop have been suffering from Colony Collapse Disorder, and a special protein-rich dough is helping bees to survive long enough to finish the pollination. The bees have to eat their way through the cookie dough-like substance to leave the hive.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
California bees get on the cookie diet!
This week's Economist brings us news of one etymologist who is putting bees on a special diet. Apparently the bees brought in to pollinate California's almond crop have been suffering from Colony Collapse Disorder, and a special protein-rich dough is helping bees to survive long enough to finish the pollination. The bees have to eat their way through the cookie dough-like substance to leave the hive.
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