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Scientists Breeding Super Bees

Posted by samzenpus on from the what-could-go-wrong dept.

Elliot Chang writes "Over the last five years the world's honey bee population has been steadily dwindling, with many beekeepers citing 2010 as the worst year yet. In order to save these extremely important insects, scientists are working on breeding a new super honey bee that they hope will be resistant to cold, disease, mites and pesticides. If all goes well, the new and improved insect will continue to pollinate our crops for years to come."

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  1. All Hail!!!... by Wook+Man · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I welcome our new bee overlords!