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How honeybees make ‘baby food’ for their larvae

How honeybees make ‘baby food’ for their larvae

By Stephen Beech Honeybees make a special “baby food” that gives their larvae a better-balanced diet, reveals new research. The pollinators also avoid “too much of a good thing” by balancing nutrients in pollen, according to the groundbreaking findings. The Oxford University-led research shows that bees can regulate
Talker News 17 Jun 2026

From one bee to another

Their size may deceive you, but bees easily earn their reputation as a vital component in agricultural and natural systems. Honey bees pollinate numerous fruits, nuts and vegetables, and the bee industry has an estimated annual value of $15 billion. Researchers at MSU, including Michelle Flenniken, Ph.D., along with
Kylee Rux 11 Mar 2021

Editor's Soapbox

Alright, there’s absolutely no way that I am the only one who has noticed this. The worst part is that with a bit of forethought it could have been avoided. Each year the university picks a theme for homecoming. It’s tradition, and why not? Last year, they played
Caleb Rux 09 Oct 2019

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