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All Posts Tagged With: "bees"

The Dirt: This Week in Nature (September 15-21)

Species of monkey previously unknown to scientists discovered in the Congo, 390 million-year-old mollusk reconstructed in 3-D, and spongy tissue found in human hearts also found in those of reptiles.

Sep 21st, 2012 | 0 comments

The Dirt: This Week in Nature (July 28-August 3)

An 80-year-old lobster is saved from restaurant fate, bees clue us in to "anti-aging" chemical, and a new study suggests atmospheric temperature may impact beak size of birds.

Aug 3rd, 2012 | 0 comments

Silence of the Bees: Interview: Filmmaker Doug Shultz

NATURE goes behind the scenes of Silence of the Bees with an interview with producer Doug Shultz.

Mar 10th, 2011 | 12 comments

Silence of the Bees: How can you help the bees?

While researchers probe deeper into understanding CCD, or colony collapse disorder, and beekeepers work harder to improve bee health, ordinary citizens can help the honeybee too.

Mar 9th, 2011 | 82 comments

Silence of the Bees: Video: Podcast

Experts remind us why bees are critical to life as we know it -- and give us tips to help improve pollinator health.

Mar 8th, 2011 | 12 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 | 147 comments

What Females Want: Real Swingers of the Animal Kingdom

While gossip columnists may have full reign over the sex lives of Hollywood stars, scientists have invaded the habitats of the most infamous cheating animals.

Mar 12th, 2010 | 0 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

Silence of the Bees: CCD Update from Dennis van Engelsdorp (May 2009)

NATURE Online asked Dennis van Engelsdorp, Pennsylvania's acting state beekeeper, to comment on recent developments in the investigation into Colony Collapse Disorder.

May 4th, 2009 | 56 comments

Silence of the Bees: Interview: Dennis van Engelsdorp (June 2008)

In June 2008, NATURE checked in with Pennsylvania's acting state beekeeper, Dennis van Engelsdorp, for an update on the investigation into Colony Collapse Disorder.

Jun 11th, 2008 | 23 comments
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