In 2006, millions of bees vanished from their hives without a trace. Watch the full episode online now.
Jul 24th, 2009 | 76 comments | 78,195 Views
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Silence of the Bees: Video: Full Episode
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Silence of the Bees: Impact of CCD on US Agriculture
Honeybees pollinate about one-third of crop species in the U.S. If bee colonies were so severely affected by CCD that pollination stopped, could we lose these crops forever?
Jul 20th, 2009 | 11 comments | 9,293 Views
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Silence of the Bees: Introduction
(Airs Sunday, July 26) In the winter of 2006, millions of bees vanished from their hives without a trace. The epidemic set researchers scrambling to discover why honeybees were dying in record numbers -- and to stop the epidemic in its tracks before it spread further.
Jul 20th, 2009 | 83 comments | 141,375 Views
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Silence of the Bees: New Report Shows Modest Decline in Colony Losses (May 27, 2009)
New numbers suggest that bees may be bouncing back from yearly declines, but experts remain concerned about their future.
May 27th, 2009 | 28 comments | 7,864 Views
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Frogs: The Thin Green Line: Video: Agriculture’s Effect on Frogs
Scientist Tyrone Hayes is studying the how agricultural chemicals, including fertilizers and pesticides, are affecting the health of frogs.
Apr 2nd, 2009 | 5 comments | 4,177 Views
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Extraordinary Birds: Feathered Friends
"Extraordinary Birds" highlights the intimate links that people have forged with birds. In many instances, birds are more than just symbols -- they are companions.
Aug 24th, 2003 | 0 comments | 1,349 Views
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Earth Navigators: A Hopping Plague
Locusts look like grasshoppers and are in fact a close relative. But unlike grasshoppers, locusts undergo a remarkable change when their populations grow.
Apr 23rd, 2000 | 0 comments | 1,272 Views
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