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Mitotype PCR genetic test results of bee specimens (feral and managed hives) are updated weekly.

Target goal of 1,000 hives to be tested in 2024.

New Scientist
- Fish pay attention to one influential neighbour in virtual reality
  Observing interactions between real and virtual rummy-nose tetra fish shows that, within a group, each individual takes cues from only one influential neighbour
- Allergic reactions after sex should be listed as an antibiotic risk, experts say
  A woman developed a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic in her partner's semen after sex, prompting clinicians to call for this risk to be listed on the drug's patient information leaflet
- Rusty crust made Mars warm and wet
  It's unclear how and why Mars once became warm enough to allow water to flow on its surface, but a new idea suggests it comes down to rust below the surface
- How did the biggest crypto heist in history just happen?
  Billions of dollars' worth of cryptocurrency have been stolen in just a matter of minutes. Researchers are already unpicking what went wrong
- Scientists confirm fruit and vegetable skin really is good for you
  Parts of plants that are usually wasted, from kiwi skin to squash seeds, contain more fibre than the parts of the plant we do eat
Scientific American
- These tattoos can magically' disappear—here’s how they work
  
  How handy would it be if you could make your tattoos invisible for a job interview in the morning and reveal them again for a party in the evening?
- How your brain can turn your own reflection into something unrecognizable
  
  Staring at yourself in the mirror can create an illusionary effect, distorting your features to the point of appearing fantastical
- How to ‘fall back’ this weekend without losing your mind
  
  Time changes are more disruptive to our health than you might think. Here are some tips for a smooth transition
- Boo! See the universe’s spookiest sights in time for Halloween
  
  From ghosts to skeletons and even spiders, the cosmos is full of scary surprises
- Math Puzzle: Mysterious pyramid
  
  Can you ascend this unusual pyramid?
Science News
This Halloween, amateur astronomers may be in for a dwarf planet treat
The Vera Rubin Observatory is shedding new light on the faraway regions by Neptune and beyond, including possible solar system building blocks.

‘Exhumed’ recounts the true story of America’s first vampire
Science, history and fear intersect in a new book from award-winning podcast creator Aaron Mahnke.

NASA’s Swift telescope will face a fiery demise after a failed rescue
Designed to study the powerful outbursts, the Swift Observatory quickly contributed to a wide range of discoveries. Now, it's about to meet a fiery fate.

A proof-of-concept test can spot bladder cancer in urine
Using a proof-of-concept test to analyze fragments of RNA in urine, researchers can detect cases of bladder cancer.

Seabirds get jet lag, too — and it can throw them a bit off course
GPS tracking reveals fast east-west flights lead to a mismatch between birds' internal time and the sun’s position, skewing their sense of direction.

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