Research challenges widespread belief that honeybees naturally insulate their colonies against cold

Research challenges widespread belief that honeybees naturally insulate their colonies against cold. Leeds iversity of Leeds Ph.D. student Derek Mitchell is calling for further debate on the ethical treatment of insects.

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