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Study Examines How Honeybee Broods Influence Nurse Bee Dietsswissinfo.ch
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Study Examines How Honeybee Broods Influence Nurse Bee Diets

A study published in Science Advances examined how honeybee broods affect the feeding preferences of nurse bees. The research focused on protein intake from royal jelly and pollen.

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Study Finds Crickets Perform Targeted Grooming on Injured Antennaernz.co.nz
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Study Finds Crickets Perform Targeted Grooming on Injured Antennae

A new study documents crickets actively grooming and nursing injured antennae with flexible and targeted behavior. The actions go beyond simple reflexes, according to the research. The findings add to evidence that some insects may feel pain.

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