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A bee with the sensor attached

Tiny backpack for bees can track their position and temperature

1 June 2023

A sensor around a millimetre in size has been tested to monitor a honeybee flying around some flowers. It could also work for medical monitoring inside a person's body

Electromagnetic fields from power lines are messing with honeybees

12 May 2023

Transmission towers emit electromagnetic fields that can disrupt honeybees’ ability to pollinate nearby plants, which could reduce biodiversity in these areas

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