Clever flower calling real bees from fake bees

PNP DeskMarch 27, 2023September 11, 202404 mins

The ‘Guerteria diffusa’ flower found in South Africa emits 3D fake bees to attract real bees, the fake bee is prominent on the floating side. Photo: Courtesy of The Scientist South Africa: A special gene has been found in a species of daisy flower in South Africa that produces bee imprints on the leaves. Seeing…

World’s first vaccine approved for use on bees

PNP DeskJanuary 7, 2023September 9, 202402 mins

In the US, the world’s first vaccine was approved for use on bees. According to US medical officials, this vaccine could be a major breakthrough in bee conservation. The United States has seen an annual decline in honey bee colonies since 2006. The vaccine is designed to prevent deaths from American foulbrood disease, in which…