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App State researchers create new tool for honeybees

App State researchers create new tool for honeybees
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App State researchers create new tool for honeybees
Researchers at Appalachian State are buzzing with excitement over a new tool to support honeybee colonies.The Beemon Hive Monitoring System tracks how bees move, sound, and even their stripe patterns. This sweet new technology helps beekeepers know more about their hives and how to keep them healthy.The project is moving forward thanks to a grant from NC Innovation worth more than $6,000. Year one will focus on finalizing designs and buzz-worthy market research. Year two is for testing, patents, and scouting mass production facilities.Learn more here. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWatch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app hereTOP STORIESSnow Likely by Wednesday in North Carolina and Virginia, School Delays Possible ThursdayReynolds High student shot near parking lot after fight, Forsyth Co. Sheriff's Office saysUndercover investigation at 2 North Carolina bars leads to 15 arrests, 144 charges, officials sayGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here

Researchers at Appalachian State are buzzing with excitement over a new tool to support honeybee colonies.

The Beemon Hive Monitoring System tracks how bees move, sound, and even their stripe patterns. This sweet new technology helps beekeepers know more about their hives and how to keep them healthy.

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The project is moving forward thanks to a grant from NC Innovation worth more than $6,000. Year one will focus on finalizing designs and buzz-worthy market research. Year two is for testing, patents, and scouting mass production facilities.

Learn more here.

Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here

Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here

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