Honey Bee Science

Honey bees have evolved amazingly sophisticated sensory and communication systems. Here we examine some of the science behind honey bee sensing and communication as well as some of the science used by humans in their interaction with and and exploitation of these fascinating animals.

Bee Physical Communications.

Vision

Chemical Communications

Live Hive Data

Eusociety

The Science of Honey Processing: Moisture Content:

The Science of Honey Processing: Extraction

Ammonia emissions can drive urban smog formation - Physics World June 3, 2020
CLOUD experiment at CERN highlights the importance of controlling ammonia emissions in urban environments The post Ammonia emissions can drive urban smog formation appeared first on Physics World.
Why ultrafast detection is ultra-good - Physics World June 3, 2020
Charalampos Tsoumpas explains why our ability to track gamma rays emitted just picoseconds apart could lead to new medical-imaging devices The post Why ultrafast detection is ultra-good appeared first on Physics World.
Dynamic stimulation of visual cortex lets blind people ‘see’ shapes - Physics World June 3, 2020
Using electrical stimulation to dynamically trace letters directly on patients' brains enabled them to 'see' the intended letter shapes The post Dynamic stimulation of visual cortex lets blind people ‘see’ shapes appeared first on Physics World.
Bio-bots with spinal cords have natural walking rhythm - Physics World June 2, 2020
Researchers have developed miniature biological robots that move naturally when a spinal cord is added The post Bio-bots with spinal cords have natural walking rhythm appeared first on Physics World.
Microwave timing signals get hundredfold boost in stability - Physics World June 2, 2020
Optical-clock performance is accessible to electronic devices The post Microwave timing signals get hundredfold boost in stability appeared first on Physics World.
Innovation must continue in a COVID-19 world - Physics World June 2, 2020
Richard Bray says the protection of new ideas remains crucial now, just as it did before the COVID-19 pandemic The post Innovation must continue in a COVID-19 world appeared first on Physics World.
Floating visual displays, ultrafast imaging and far-UVC light: the June 2020 edition of Physics World is now out - Physics World June 1, 2020
Explore the latest issue of your favourite physics magazine The post Floating visual displays, ultrafast imaging and far-UVC light: the June 2020 edition of Physics World is now out appeared first on Physics World.
Topological insulators enter the fourth dimension - Physics World June 1, 2020
Physicists see conduction on the surface of 4D electrical circuits The post Topological insulators enter the fourth dimension appeared first on Physics World.
High-quality graphene foams are made from organic waste - Physics World May 30, 2020
Process is cheap and more environmentally friendly, say researchers The post High-quality graphene foams are made from organic waste appeared first on Physics World.
Sourdough tips from Fermilab, anti-5G USB stick does nothing, tracing a message in a bottle - Physics World May 29, 2020
Excerpts from the Red Folder The post Sourdough tips from Fermilab, anti-5G USB stick does nothing, tracing a message in a bottle appeared first on Physics World.