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How an innovative hive entrance could help save bees | CNN

Their collapse could have a huge impact on our entire ecosystem. “Bees are the reason we’re all here today,” Jain says. “They’re the fundamental basis of our agricultural system, our plants. read more

Bees collect nectar from robotic flowers as part of ETSU research

Graduate student Joshua Foley helped create the 3D-printed robotic flowers in Brown Hall for the bees to interact with. The bees feed on artificial nectar while researchers monitor their behavior. read more

How robotic honeybees and hives could help the species fight back

Robotic bees and hives could help influence the health of a bee colony. Robots that can monitor conditions in a hive, do a waggle dance, or even infiltrate the queen’s court could help ... read more