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Honey bees can't practice social distancing, so they stay healthy in close quarters by working together

  • Written by Rachael Bonoan, Assistant Professor, Providence College
Honey bees can't practice social distancing, so they stay healthy in close quarters by working togetherThe complex interactions that maintain group health inside a bee hive offer lessons for humanity during pandemics. Rachael Bonoan, CC BY-ND

As many states and cities across the U.S. struggle to control COVID-19 transmission, one challenge is curbing the spread among people living in close quarters. Social distancing can be difficult in places such...

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