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US biologists searching the Mojave Desert found six previously unknown Mojave poppy bee population groups; the new evidence helped determine the tiny specialist bee does not need endangered-species listing

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US biologists searching the Mojave Desert found six previously unknown Mojave poppy bee population groups; the new evidence helped determine the tiny specialist bee does not need endangered-species listing

US biologists searching the Mojave Desert have discovered six previously unknown population groups of the Mojave poppy bee, giving scientists a broader picture of the tiny insect’s distribution and helping the US Fish and Wildlife Service conclude that the species does not currently require protection under the Endangered Species Act, the agency said in an … Read more

In 2017, Dubuque turned recycled plastic equal to about 67,000 water bottles into 14 floating islands; the 2,674-sq-ft system now adds plant, fish and bird habitat to Bee Branch Creek

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In 2017, Dubuque turned recycled plastic equal to about 67,000 water bottles into 14 floating islands; the 2,674-sq-ft system now adds plant, fish and bird habitat to Bee Branch Creek

There are 14 islands totaling 2,674 square feet. Each island is a miniature replica of the natural archipelagos of the Mississippi River. Before the islands were placed in the creek, four prototype designs in a variety of shapes and sizes were developed. Sometimes the answer for a city that has fought floodwaters for years isn’t … Read more

Morgan Freeman: The Oscar-winning actor gave up collecting honey to turn his 124-acre ranch into a bee haven | World News

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Morgan Freeman: The Oscar-winning actor gave up collecting honey to turn his 124-acre ranch into a bee haven | World News

Image: Left/Wikipedia/Right/Canva Although millions of people know Morgan Freeman With his iconic voice and award-winning performances, the Hollywood legend has also become a champion for one of the smallest yet most important creatures on Earth. Concerned about the global decline in bee populations, Freeman transformed his 124-acre ranch in Charleston, Mississippi, into a sanctuary designed … Read more

A scientist built 200 hotels for bees. Three years later, the guests he found have transformed what we know about pollinators and biodiversity |

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A scientist built 200 hotels for bees. Three years later, the guests he found have transformed what we know about pollinators and biodiversity |

Hotels are usually built with travelers in mind, but some are designed for creatures from the thumb down. Scientists and conservationists have spent years building these microrefuges for wild bees, which take the form of small nesting structures with narrow tunnels that mimic the hollow stems and cavities that many solitary bees naturally use to … Read more

Bees just helped scientists build tiny drones that can navigate and find their way home without GPS |

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Bees just helped scientists build tiny drones that can navigate and find their way home without GPS |

Most drones rely on GPS and powerful computers to navigate. This makes them bulky, expensive, power-hungry, and essentially impractical for small devices. But what about bees? They navigate perfectly with brains smaller than a grain of rice. Now, scientists at TU Delft have found their secret and built a drone that can do the same … Read more

Shrey Parikh: Meet Shrey Parikh: 14-year-old Indian-origin spelling bee champion who spelled 32 words in 90 seconds | World News

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Shrey Parikh: Meet Shrey Parikh: 14-year-old Indian-origin spelling bee champion who spelled 32 words in 90 seconds | World News

Indian-origin teen Shrey Parikh is living the dream of millions of young spellers. The 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee championship on May 28 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. He defeated runner-up Ishaan Gupta in a dramatic final. In the decider, Parikh spelled 32 words correctly in … Read more