think it’s possible that the bees’ lifespan has been negatively impacted by [nutrient loss](https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/environment-and-conservation/2022/05/fruits-and-vegetables-are-less-nutritious-than-they-used-to-be/amp)? if plants literally have fewer nutrients it seems like it could have lots of surprising and unfortunate
AcrobaticApricot t1_iwellxq wrote
Reply to comment by Digital-Bridges in The lifespans of honey bees living in laboratory environments has dropped about 50% over the last 50 years, hinting at possible causes for the worrisome trends across the beekeeping industry, according to new research by University of Maryland entomologists. by Wagamaga
think it’s possible that the bees’ lifespan has been negatively impacted by [nutrient loss](https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/environment-and-conservation/2022/05/fruits-and-vegetables-are-less-nutritious-than-they-used-to-be/amp)? if plants literally have fewer nutrients it seems like it could have lots of surprising and unfortunate