The below roles are based on the specialized roles worker bees in the hive can play, which include: "clean and polish the cells, feed the brood, care for the queen, remove debris, handle incoming nectar, build
Macerated or infused oils refer to those made in the traditional sense by introducing plant material into a vegetable oil for a length of time to infuse the oil with the properties of the plant matter. When choosing a macerated oil, make sure it is made like this, not extracted by another...
Although there were only limited studies that evaluated the effect of BHT on the skin, the available studies, along with the case literature, demonstrate no significant irritation, sensitization, or photosensitization. Recognizing the low concentration at which this ingredient is currently used in cosm...
Beeswax wrap is a great reusable alternative to plastic wrap and plastic zip bags. “I got beeswax wraps so I’m not using as much plastic wrap. I started taking my own take-out boxes to restaurants [pre-COVID]. I started saying, ‘no straw,’ and I’d say no utensils or napkins ...
Sugaring is better for your skin. It’s natural, and it’s gentler. With sugaring, you remove hair from the root directly! If you have sensitive skin it’s definitely the best option! Which process is more effective for hair removal?
Tips for Visiting Santa Cruz, Galapagos Santa Cruz Island is one of the 3 inhabited islands in the Galapagos – but even though it’s a populated island, it’s still full of wildlife – the magic of the Galapagos! The main town in Santa Cruz is the coastal port town of Puerto Ayora...
Beeswax, the tallow-like substance secreted by bees and used for building honeycombs, is another substance that Beuys used, often as the antithetical property of liquid honey. Beuys’ interest in this sculptural material is closest to the complex relationships between natural structures described by...
Noble rot. It sounds like an industrial band that’s booked a gig in a warehouse somewhere, but it’s actually what makes dessert wine scrumptiously sweet. Noble rot, known more formally by its scientific nameBortrytis cinerea, is a helpful fungus that can affect wine grapes. So what exac...
"The Beguiling History of Bees"for Scientific American, the oldest bee found preserved in amber is approximately 80 million years old. While it isn't a honeybee, that gives you some idea of the timeline we're working with. Where there were bees, there was honey, and where there was ...
Producer of honey and beeswax, essential for various human uses. Beekeepers harvest honey which the bees produce from the floral nectar. 8 Fly An insect of the order Diptera, characterized by having one pair of wings. The fly buzzed annoyingly around the room. 7 Bee Social insect with compl...