The world's population of honeybees is dwindling, and for years scientists have been trying to discover the cause. Bee researcher Dr. Daniel Favre thinks he may have found the problem, and you, dear reader, might be part of it. The doctor believes that mobile phones may be a major factor in bee colony decline, leading to massive population issues within the species.

His theory is based on several studies he conducted using cell devices placed under beehives. In the course of testing, the researchers observed how the insects reacted when the phone was off, in standby mode, and active. It was found that when the phone was actively transmitting a signal, the bees behaved wildly, letting off alerts that are normally used during swarming. The bees in the study did not actually create a swarm, and within minutes of the phones being deactivated the hive had calmed down. But Favre believes if cell phone signals are in fact causing the bees to act in a hostile manner, it could lead them to abandon their hives.
The evidence, while interesting, doesn't fully explain the growing number of collapsed colonies. For example, many colonies in trouble are located far from any kind of mobile phone activity. There are also other theories on the table as to why the bees are having a hard time, including pesticides and even parasitic mites. But if mobile technology ends up being the culprit, will you be willing to abandon your phone to enjoy some honey?
(Source news.yahoo.com)