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The hidden superpower of the bumblebee queen!

A few months ago, scientists at the University of Ottawa accidentally flooded their fridge. That ...

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08.50 12 Mar 2026


The hidden superpower of the bumblebee queen!


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08.50 12 Mar 2026


A few months ago, scientists at the University of Ottawa accidentally flooded their fridge. That unfortunate accident led them to an interesting discovery.  Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for days.  

Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer and Zoology Research Associate at Trinity College Dublin  is here to demystify this today.  


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