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Humans are known to be inventors and innovators, constantly thinking of new ways to deal with the same resources. We try to make life much easier and try to do things using faster ways. We continue to alter our environment in order to get what we need.
On the other hand, bees are known
to produce delicious honey. They make beehives in which they live and raise their young and have a powerful sting which is now used
medically to relieve headaches.
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Who knew that humans and
bees could be so alike?
A study published in the science journal Ecosphere by a University of Guelph graduate shows that some kinds of bees in urban areas
are now using plastic to build their beehives. It was also stated in the study
that this phenomenon was not really an accident. The bees actually chewed the
plastic in a different manner compared to the way they process the usual ingredients that they use which are plastic resins. In other words, they knew that they were dealing with something
else. These bees innovated their beehives.
Although the study actually states
that the plastic actually makes the beehives stronger and better, it is still
important to take note of the changes we make in our environment and its
possible effects. This study greatly exemplifies the effects of human life to
other creatures. It also implies that humans should be critical about the changing environment and the use of technology because they clearly affect other living things around us. We live in one world and we need to make sure that we cause no harm to other things, both living and nonliving.
Journal Reference:
J. Scott MacIvor, Andrew E. Moore. Bees collect polyurethane and polyethylene plastics as novel nest materials. Ecosphere, 2013; 4 (12): art155 DOI: 10.1890/ES13-00308.1
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