Missouri scientists create technology to track buzzing bees
Clay Center Dispatch COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Researchers trying to track bee activity to find areas where the bee population is declining could soon be using an acoustic system developed by a research team that includes scientists from Missouri universities. Scientists ... |
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Large study links key pesticide to weakened honeybee hives
SFGate WASHINGTON (AP) — A common and much-criticized pesticide dramatically weakens already vulnerable honeybee hives, according to a new massive field study in three European countries. For more than a decade, the populations of honeybees and other ... Pesticides are harming bees -- but not everywhere, major new study shows |
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Health officials warn of toxic algae in Napa County waters
KRON4.com NAPA COUNTY (KRON)–A toxic blue-green algae was found in several Bay Area lakes and the latest discovery was in Napa County. Two dogs died earlier this week after swimming in the Huichica Creek area in Napa. “We all walk our dogs and everybody ... Napa County warns of toxic water following the deaths of 2 dogs Northern California Residents Warned of Toxic Algae Blooms Sunday Links: Two Dogs Killed By Toxic Napa Algae |
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New futuristic bionic arm unveiled for 2 veterans
KCCI Des Moines Two veterans living with arm amputations have become the first recipients of a new generation of prosthetic limbs. The prosthetic gives Fred Downs and Artie McAuley unprecedented, near-natural arm and hand motion, the Defense Advanced Research ... Two veterans get DARPA-developed prosthetic arms after 40yrs (VIDEOS) — RT America Five by five Advanced prosthetic arms developed by Pentagon set for sale |
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Can pick up egg: Two veterans get DARPA-developed prosthetic arms after 40yrs (VIDEOS)
RT Two retired army veterans who lost their arms more than 40 years ago have received revolutionary prosthetic limbs developed by the Pentagon. Their new futuristic arms, which are named after Luke Skywalker, can pick up small objects as fragile as an egg. |