Milkweed is a common native plant that grows throughout North America. Regarded as a weed by many, it will happily grow on roadside verges, wastelands, farmlands, gardens, and pretty much anywhere the seed blows. Milkweed is perennial; that means it grows back each year, and when it’s not flowering, it’s a tall, plain green-leaved plant. However, when the umbrella clusters of ... Continue Reading
Bees Can Detect Cancer In 10 Minutes
Scientists have discovered that honey bees and wasps have an excellent sense of smell which is better than a sniffer dog and can be trained to perform a variety of tasks. Bees in particular can detect airborne molecules in the parts-per-trillion range. Trained bees and wasps can detect substances such as explosive materials, illegal drugs, as well as some human and plant ... Continue Reading