Car exhaust nanoparticles affect bees

Ljubljana, 13 November - Cerium oxide nanoparticles which are emitted by cars and deposited on plants affect the nervous systems of bees, making them hyperactive and upset, Slovenian researchers have found.

Ljubljana The Carniolan honey bee native to Slovenia. Photo: STA

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The Carniolan honey bee native to Slovenia.
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