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Unique Honeybees Found Only in Southern California Can Fend Off Deadly Varroa Mites

Scientists discovered a unique hybrid honeybee in Southern California capable of fending off deadly Varroa mites, offering hope for collapsing bee populations and the nation's food supply.

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Unique Honeybees Found Only in Southern California Can Fend Off Deadly Varroa Mites

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Thailand celebrates Songkran, its New Year's festival, with a memorable tradition of joyous, rowdy water fights rooted in deep cultural history.

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Unique Honeybees Found Only in Southern California Can Fend Off Deadly Varroa Mites

Latest Discoveries

Artemis II Astronauts Aboard USS John P. Murtha

Songkran Is Thailand’s Splashing New Year’s Festival, When Everyone Gets Out a Super Soaker and Prepares to Get Drenched

Versatile robot uses tracked flippers to traverse varying terrain

How to help a turtle cross the road

Daily Games

A Radiant Thought

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