Bees apparently have their own version of Starbucks and may even get hooked on the joe: Honeybees are more likely to remember a flower that laces its nectar with a hit of caffeine, a new study shows.
CAFFEINE BUZZ The nectar of some flowers such as those on a coffee plant (shown) isn’t just rich in sugar; it also provides visiting bees with a caffeine hit.
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