Disappearing bees may not be linked to cell phones - but a virus

A couple of weeks ago, Scientists claimed that radiation from cell phones were to blame for the mysterious 'colony collapse' of bees - as it interfered with their navigation systems, preventing them from finding their way back to their hives.

But this week, other scientists are saying the wide-spread catastrophic death of honey bees is both due to a virus and a parasite which they have been able to identify.

[via Core77]

Update: The Guardian via Engadgetmobile claims that the scientists who claimed bees were being rerouted bevause of cell phone radiation, were misinterpreted and that "the study actually looked at DECT phones and base stations, which transmit a "different frequency than mobiles."

emily | 9:31 AM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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