Framing nationalism in former colonies
Conquest, subjugation and plunder are words that spring to mind when we consider colonization. George Orwell, who spent time during the 1920s as a policeman for the British occupiers in what was then Burma, described colonization as a racist system o.....»»
Team identifies inflammation-fighting nanoparticles in honey
Sugars make up about 95% of honey, explaining how the substance became synonymous with sweetness and a food staple of bee colonies, which repeatedly digest and regurgitate flower nectar to produce it......»»
Lack of prey is causing puffin chicks to starve, leading to population declines
New research from the University of Oxford's Department of Zoology has used innovative technology to study causes of declines in puffin populations in the northeast Atlantic, and found that a lack of prey near some major breeding colonies is driving.....»»
Scientists create new class of “Turing patterns” in colonies of E. coli
Computer science pioneer Alan Turing first proposed the patterning mechanism in 1952. Scientists have shown how a new class of Turing patterns work by using synthetic biology to create them from scratch in the lab. Shortly before his deat.....»»
Skolnick Architecture converts historic Hamptons church into an arts centre
Tall windows and timber framing feature in this 1830s church building in New York, which has been converted into a cultural facility by Skolnick Architecture and Design Partnership. Read more Tall windows and timber framing feature in this 1.....»»
Summer weather conditions influence winter survival of honey bees
Winter survival of honey bee colonies is strongly influenced by summer temperatures and precipitation in the prior year, according to Penn State researchers, who said their findings suggest that honey bees have a "goldilocks" preferred range of summe.....»»
Elon Musk busts Clubhouse limit, fans stream to YouTube, he switches to interviewing Robinhood CEO
Below you can read our live coverage of the first even appearance by Elen Musk on Silicon Valley’s hottest startup right now, Clubhouse. In summary, Musk used the session to ‘talk to his base’ on topics ranging from space travel, colonies on Ma.....»»
Feral colonies provide clues for enhancing honey bee tolerance to pathogens
Understanding the genetic and environmental factors that enable some feral honey bee colonies to tolerate pathogens and survive the winter in the absence of beekeeping management may help lead to breeding stocks that would enhance survival of managed.....»»
New mathematical model: How dangerous bacteria form colonies
It can be observed every time you take a shower: Small droplets of water join together to form larger and larger drops—until they are so heavy that they run down the wall. Scientists call this daily-life phenomenon coalescence—which surprisingly.....»»
These scientists have a wildly futuristic plan to harvest energy from black holes
Could energy from black holes be harvested to provide power for future off-planet colonies? It sounds crazy. It might very well be. But it could be possible......»»
These scientists have a wild futuristic plan to harvest energy from black holes
Could energy from black holes be harvested to provide power for future off-planet colonies? It sounds crazy. It might very well be. But it could be possible......»»
Shedding light on the secret reproductive lives of honey bees
Honey bee health has been on the decline for two decades, with U.S. and Canadian beekeepers now losing about 25 to 40% of their colonies annually. And queen bees are failing faster than they have in the past in their ability to reproduce. The reason.....»»
The empire strikes back: Resurging imperialism threatens geopolitical stability
In recent years, nationalist leaders have staked claims on lost territories in order to restore the glory of former empires. Lars-Erik Cederman believes that this rise in revanchist nationalism poses a threat to geopolitical stability......»»
Variety: Spice of life for bumble bees
The yield and quality of many crops benefit from pollination, but it isn't just honey bees that do this work: bumble bees also have a role. However, placing honey bee or bumble bee colonies next to the field does not guarantee that they will visit th.....»»