Bees are vital to our ecosystem, but staying hydrated under the summer sun can be tough for them. Thankfully, you can easily create a bee-watering station to offer these busy pollinators a refreshing pitstop! Here's what you'll need: Materials: Instructions: Bonus Tip: Plant a vibrant pollinator garden filled with summer blooms! This provides a natural food … [Read more...] about Become a Bee Hero: How to Create a Bee-Watering Station
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Someone used the fungus growing on the tree to create artwork and the results are magical
The photo of a tree stump with mushrooms growing on it and a painting of a ballerina leaning against it is a striking image that juxtaposes the natural world with the world of human creativity. The tree stump is a symbol of nature's strength and resilience. It has stood the test of time, weathered storms, and provided a home for countless plants and animals. The mushrooms … [Read more...] about Someone used the fungus growing on the tree to create artwork and the results are magical
Arachnophobe Milks 1.2 Million Spiders Over Seven Years to Create Golden Silk Cape
Fashion and history enthusiast Nicholas Godley has teamed up with British art and textiles expert Simon Peers to create a seven-year project to produce a golden spider silk cape. The project took place in Madagascar and involved milking 1.2 million spiders, a feat that required a team of 80 people. The spiders used in the project were Golden Orb spiders, which are the only … [Read more...] about Arachnophobe Milks 1.2 Million Spiders Over Seven Years to Create Golden Silk Cape
Chinese Scientists Create Three Super Cows From Cloning
China claims it successfully cloned 3 ‘super cows.’ According to CBS News, Chinese scientists said they have successfully cloned three "super cow" calves that, once fully grown, are capable of producing 50% more milk than the average American cow. The cloning experiment began last year at Northwest University of Agricultural and Forestry Science and Technology in Shaanxi, … [Read more...] about Chinese Scientists Create Three Super Cows From Cloning
Bees Create More Friends When They Have a Healthy Stomach Bacteria
Humans have hundreds of germ species in their guts—most bees have just nine. Look inside the guts of a honeybee worker from practically anywhere on the planet, and you'll most certainly find only nine species of bacteria. The amazing constancy of this microbial bundle across the planet—similar across species, including sociable bumblebees—indicates that bacteria play a … [Read more...] about Bees Create More Friends When They Have a Healthy Stomach Bacteria