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Scientists identify culprit behind biggest ever U.S. honey bee die-off (www.science.org)
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[–] frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Until very recently, when they did: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250822073807.htm

It's possible this is the root cause. Better nutrition leads to better immune systems, more egg laying, etc.

[–] FurryMemesAccount@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 23 hours ago

Thank you, this is the study (that was posted on Lemmy) I was referencing.

[–] rayyy@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago

Better nutrition leads to longer life. Works like that for humans too. Ramen noodles and energy drinks don't cut it either. Not that bees consume those in large quantities

[–] python@lemmy.world 0 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

huh, wouldn't it be crazy if bees already produced a nutritionally complete food for themselves

[–] frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 21 hours ago

They can only do that if they are eating the right nutrients in the first place.