
New research shows bees can do maths
A new study shows honeybees can use symbols to perform basic maths, including addition and subtraction, with researchers saying the finding may have implications for the development of artificial intelligence.
A new study shows honeybees can use symbols to perform basic maths, including addition and subtraction, with researchers saying the finding may have implications for the development of artificial intelligence.
Bees could be dying as a result of exposure to the world’s most popular weed killer, new research suggests.
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They’re small and furry with a sting in their tail but look truly magnificent enlarged by a camera. So much so, dramatic native bee photos by Flinders Bachelor of Science (Honours) student James Dorey have made the front cover story of the latest Australian Geographic.
Bees and other insects pose a larger public health threat in Australia than snakes, spiders or jellyfish, with South Australia a national hot spot for stings, experts warn.
More and more beehives are appearing in the Adelaide CBD, with the InterContinental Adelaide the latest business to install a beehive on its rooftop terrace.