Wild bee decline threatens US crop production: Following Obama's call for pollinator assessment, first-ever national bee map shows much farmland at risk

Wild bee decline threatens US crop production: Following Obama's call for pollinator assessment, first-ever national bee map shows much farmland at risk: The first national study to map US wild bees suggests they're disappearing in many of the country's most important farmlands. If losses of these pollinators continue, the new nationwide assessment indicates that farmers will face increasing costs -- and that the problem may even destabilize the nation's crop production.

Oregano may reduce methane in cow burps

Oregano may reduce methane in cow burps: A new research project aims to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows by up to 25 per cent. This benefits not only the environment, but also arable farmers and milk producers, and it uses one key ingredient: oregano.

Widespread risk of infectious diseases to wild bees, new study reveals

Widespread risk of infectious diseases to wild bees, new study reveals: A network of viruses, which were previously associated with managed honeybees, may now pose a widespread risk to bumblebees in the wild, according to a new study. The study revealed multiple interconnected diseases that are threatening several species of bumblebee and the managed honeybee, which are essential pollinators of many agricultural crops and wild flowers.

Honey’s potential to save lives by destroying harmful fungus

Honey’s potential to save lives by destroying harmful fungus: The healing powers of honey have been known for thousands of years. Now a researchers has discovered a powerful link between a medicinal type of honey and the destruction of a fungus that can cause blindness or even death.

Bee virus spread is humanmade, driven by European honeybee populations

Bee virus spread is humanmade, driven by European honeybee populations: The spread of a disease that is decimating global bee populations is humanmade, and driven by European honeybee populations, new research has concluded.

A new study looks at why eating certain fruits and vegetables may make it easier to get back on the scale.Video provided by Newsy

A new study looks at why eating certain fruits and vegetables may make it easier to get back on the scale.
Video provided by Newsy: A new study looks at why eating certain fruits and vegetables may make it easier to get back on the scale.
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Early farmers exploited beehive products at least 8,500 years ago

Early farmers exploited beehive products at least 8,500 years ago: Humans have been exploiting bees as far back as the Stone Age, according to new research.