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Honey bees originated in Asia
Biology

Honey bees originated in Asia

A new study found that honey bees have ancestors in Asia, contrary to the previous view that they came from Africa.

December 17, 2018
Asian wasps became the fear of Europe
Biology

Asian wasps became the fear of Europe

The French mobilized unmanned aircraft in an effort to destroy Asian hornets, but they still have not achieved any significant results.

December 17, 2018
The rise of wasps
Biology

The rise of wasps

Experts are seeking to explain the mass attacks of giant hornets in China.

December 17, 2018
Mysterious ants 'click' midnight bell
Biology

Mysterious ants 'click' midnight bell

The doorbell rang continuously in the middle of the night, causing an old lady in Germany to panic. When the police came to her house, they found out that the culprit wa…

December 17, 2018
Extremely beautiful assassin
Biology

Extremely beautiful assassin

Part of the wing of Hebomoia glaucippe, the name of a butterfly in Asia, covered in dark orange. The presence of orange on the wings makes them more beautiful, but also…

December 17, 2018
Causes turn dragonflies from gold to red
Biology

Causes turn dragonflies from gold to red

Chemical balance between the pigments in the dragonfly's abdomen determines their color. When oxidants are present, these cells are yellow and when there are reductants,…

December 17, 2018
Experimental GM rice in China
Biology

Experimental GM rice in China

Greenpeace East Asia - Greenpeace East Asia has accused it, an American-backed study tested rice modified Golden Rice on 24 Chinese children. However, China denied this…

December 17, 2018
Asian mosquitoes expand throughout Europe
Biology

Asian mosquitoes expand throughout Europe

Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) are mosquito species originating from tropical and subtropical regions in Southeast Asia. They can transmit viruses that cause…

December 17, 2018