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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.

Mar 7th, 2011 | 43 comments

Silence of the Bees: Introduction

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.

Feb 16th, 2011 | 163 comments

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 14th, 2010 | 5 comments

Silence of the Bees: Video: Full Episode

In 2006, millions of bees vanished from their hives without a trace. Watch the full episode online now.

Jul 24th, 2009 | 188 comments

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 | 19 comments

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 | 1 comment

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 | 3 comments
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