New research from Michigan State University has found that honey bees can detect biomarkers or chemical concentrations associated with lung cancer just by smelling human breath.
Not only that, but they can also distinguish between different lung cancer cell types. For the article, please click here
A reminder - the Avoncroft Windmill apiary meetings are being held each week, subject to weather.
You are very welcome to come along to support and/or learn from some of NEWBKA's most experienced beekeepers. Please see the schedule below, showing the Session Leader:
Saturday 15 June Dave Lantsbery
Saturday 22 June John Gower
Saturday 29 June Tim Vivian
Sunday 7 July Chris Broad
Sunday 14 July Adam Lovick
Saturday 20 July Dave Lantsbery
Saturday 27 July John Gower
We meet in the Avoncroft Museum car park at 10:30 am.
Ed Payne has again given his time to highlight the importance of bees, as part of World Bees Day.
This time, it was at the aptly named Busy Bees Pre-School in Droitwich. As usual, it was well received, as seen in the photos below.
