The Silence in the Hive: Is Science Finally Breaking It?

Published 12 days ago • 4 min read • Science and Technology, Wildlife and Ecosystems
Earth Endeavours Newsletter The first sign of trouble is the absence of sound. A healthy hive hums with a specific frequency, a vibration felt in the chest of anyone standing nearby. It is a sound of industry, of thousands of wings beating in unison. When that hum stops, the silence is absolute. It marks the end of a colony that failed to survive the winter. This silence is deepening across the globe. From the almond orchards of California to the apple groves of China, the story is the same....

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