Watching 60 Minutes' piece about colony collapse disorder (CCD), which happens when a hive of honeybees become sick, lose navigational ability, and ultimately don't return home. The bees abandon the hives even when the hives contain honey and larvae. Tons of bees are disappearing, which is bad for farmers.
Scientists don't know what causes CCD. They say it might take months or years to find the cause. One theory is that a new pesticide, which contains nicotine, may contribute to the problem.
Brendan and I watched the same thing!
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