Bee stingers, plastic risks and ovarian surprises
In this episode of Science Quickly: a surprising discovery about postmenopausal ovaries, new evidence that microplastics may harm cells through their physical structure, the secret mechanics of honeybee stingers and a cyberattack that spoiled food in hundreds of supermarkets. Catch up on the latest science and tech news.
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Do women hit a biological ‘cliff’ at menopause?
Microplastics are linked to inflammation—scientists might have finally worked out why
Honeybees deemphasize potential ‘misinformation’ in their waggle dances
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