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Power lines may mess with honeybees’ behavior and ability to learn

The insects might suffer neurological effects from exposure to electromagnetic fields

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Honeybees play an essential role in agriculture, and might be affected by the electromagnetic fields of power lines.

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By Rachel Fritts

- More than 2 years ago

Power lines could be messing with honeybees by emitting electromagnetic fields that can alter the insects’ behavior and ability to learn.