Research published in the UK-based “Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology” journal by a team of scientists from the University of Konstanz in Germany reports that honeybees have evolved to better memorize the scents of different flowers early in the morning.

As flowers accumulate their sweet nectar during these first daylight hours, this timely increase in brain power maximizes the bees’ chance of identifying and finding an adequate supply of sustaining nourishment. Dr. Nigel Raine of the UK’s University of London highlights the importance of bees to humans in saying, “Not only do bees pollinate many crops we depend upon for food, but they also pollinate wild flowers which helps to maintain the beauty and diversity of the landscape in which we live."

Many thanks, University of Konstanz team and Dr. Raine for this intriguing finding and reminder of its significance! May we all protect the industrious bees and all other wonders of the Divine as we appreciate more and more their unique contributions to all life on Earth.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-10892913
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/article561001.ece