The 27 bones that comprise our foot and ankle help us negotiate terrain of many kinds. We make changes in their position and articulation when we find ourselves walking on ice or skating in socks across a marble tile floor. … Continued
The Complaint A highly regarded beekeeper passed along a complaint he has received, one that is filed with the Department of Justice. The complaint states that his honey has failed four “common home tests for real honey.” Unconcerned because he … Continued
Defining a Mandible If we think of a mandible in terms of ourselves, we find it defined as: the jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes. We are able to move our jaw up and … Continued
I spoke of the impulse in “Hunkering Down – A Lesson From Bees,” which appears in Frederick Swan’s ezine, 2nd Tuesday, and have indeed hunkered down throughout the days of winter. Emerging now from darkness, I am among many who … Continued
Among many kind words about Honey-Maker: How the Honey Bee Worker Does What She Does, now in its second printing, are those just in from Fran Bach, who edits the Western Apicultural Society newsletter as well as that of the … Continued
In insects, the head of the adult typically has two attached antennae, each of which contains a total of three segments. For some, the idea that there are but three segments in the insect antenna raises questions. Even a glance … Continued
We have grounded honey bees for quite some time now. We have sent them “to their room” in a sense by placing them in boxes that we then move where we want—and when. Although we have done this for good … Continued
There’s no escaping the fact that honey bees are in trouble today—nor that people genuinely want to do something to help. Yet, good intentions have ways of running aground in the face of full schedules and other demands of daily … Continued