Searched for
WILD BEES VS HONEYBEES
Why bees are disappearing from some ecosystems - And what their decline could mean for food, plants and human life- British rock song, which came out in 1988, reached #1 position on the US Billboard Hot 100. It never charted in the UK
- University of Washington scientists trapped a few American crows in 2006 while wearing a caveman mask; birds learned to recognize the threatening face, passed the warning to younger crows, and the response lasted through the population for 17 years
- In 1970, George Adamson rented 500 square miles of unwanted Kenyan bush to return captive lions to the wild; 19 years later, after he was killed there, Kora became a national parkGeorge Adamson lived a varied life in Kenya, becoming a renowned game warden. He and Joy Adamson gained fame for their book 'Born Free' abo...27 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
- For centuries, Arctic cold has kept plant life small but Alaska trees are growing taller, getting greener due to climate change and this may offer hope, survival strategy for fragile eco-system against global warmingThese plants are competing for sun, nutrients, water and especially pollination in this harsh environment of limited but intense sunlight.27 Aug, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- Quote of the Day from Oscar Wilde’s only novel: ‘The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself…’Oscar Wilde’s quote of the day delves into the complexities of desire and temptation, illustrating how the act of resisting can amplify wha...27 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Asian Games 2026 Cricket Full Schedule: Check match dates, timings, fixtures and India squads led by Shreyas Iyer and Harmanpreet KaurThe schedules for cricket competitions at the Asian Games 2026, set to take place in Japan, have just been announced. India’s men’s and wom...27 Aug, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
- In 1984, NASA sent about 3,300 honeybees into space to test comb-building without gravity; the colony built about 31 square inches of honeycombIn 1984, honeybees traveled aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger for a unique student experiment. These bees successfully built honeycomb an...26 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- This country lets people walk, camp, swim, boat and pick berries on private land: Here’s how its unusual ‘Every Person’s Right’ worksFinland has an unusual approach to private land, allowing people to walk through forests, camp temporarily, swim, boat and pick wild berrie...24 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- India vs Argentina Hockey World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch the do-or-die clash for India's semi-final qualification hopesIndia vs Argentina Hockey World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: India face Argentina in a crucial FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool E match on August...24 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- Ants know how to find the best path forward: What bees, flies and cockroaches teach us about better decisionsSmall insects teach us significant lessons about decision-making among humans. Ants exhibit decentralized foraging which leads to the disco...24 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
- Rajdhani Express stops for 90 elephants near Habaipur station, ensuring safe passageA herd of ninety elephants, mostly calves, prompted the Rajdhani Express to stop. Forest personnel alerted railways, ensuring the herd's sa...20 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: ‘To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all’ — an important lesson on stepping beyond routine and truly living by pursuing meaningful experiences, relationships, passions and purposeOscar Wilde's quote highlights the difference between existing and living fully. Most people simply go through life without experiencing it...20 Aug, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
- For generations, Yao hunters in Mozambique have followed a wild bird called the greater honeyguide through the forest to find hidden bee nests; experiments now confirm the bird knows exactly what it is doingIn the heart of Mozambique, Yao hunters have cultivated a remarkable alliance with honeyguide birds, tapping into their natural instincts f...18 Aug, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
- In 2023, scientists trained bumblebee demonstrators to open a puzzle box; other bees copied the method until the behavior spread through their coloniesIn an intriguing study, it was discovered that bumblebees can learn various skills simply by observing the actions of other bees. Untrained...13 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Earlier this year, Smithsonian scientists decoded the pheromones that determine whether bee daughters stay home or leave. It produced surprising clues about how simple insect societies evolve into complex communitiesBee pheromones: New research reveals queen bees use chemical signals to guide daughters. These pheromones influence whether daughters remai...10 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- In 2010, researchers revealed that honeybees identify human faces by processing facial features in much the same way people do. Years later, the discovery became an inspiration for developing advanced automatic facial recognition technologyHoneybees learned to identify face-like patterns by observing feature arrangements. Researchers discovered bees focused on relative positio...08 Aug, 2026, 04.15 AM IST
- In 2012, scientists from Arizona and Norway revealed that honeybees can rejuvenate aging brains. Years later, it advanced efforts to slow age-related cognitive decline in humansBrain aging research: Older honeybees showed renewed learning abilities after changing social roles. Scientists observed significant molecu...08 Aug, 2026, 03.56 AM IST
- In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosivesHoneybees trained to detect explosives: Researchers are training honeybees to detect explosives using their keen sense of smell. Drones and...08 Aug, 2026, 03.04 AM IST
- Bees changed their behavior quietly as millions of Americans struggled with some of the hottest temperatures and record heat dome; this simple insect prepared for a storm humans did not see comingA powerful heat dome in July 2026 stressed honeybee colonies across America. Bees exhibit advanced environmental sensing, adjusting behavio...30 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Load More
