pesticides
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Controversial Bee-Killing Insecticide Found In US Drinking Water
A class of insecticides linked to colony collapse disorder in bee colonies has been detected in US drinking water for the very first time. The amounts are admittedly low, but scientists aren’t sure if long term exposure to these chemicals, known as neonicotinoids, are a threat to human health.
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Here’s A New Reason Bees Are Dying At An Alarming Rate
At the beginning of Bee Movie, Jerry Seinfeld explains in a voiceover, “According to all known laws of aviation”, bees should not be able to fly. But the bee flies anyway “because bees don’t care what humans think is impossible.”
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Fruits And Vegetables Are More Aware Than You Think
You might not think that spinach knows what’s up, but the produce in your fridge is still alive and aware. Which is creepy. But kind of awesome. According to new research, fruits and vegetables still have circadian rhythms up to a week after being harvested. And they respond to light patterns by producing chemical compounds…
