Honeybees Trained to Sniff Out Drugs
Researchers in Germany have trained honeybees to whiff out drug , according to a newstudy , suggesting the insects could someday be practiced alternatives to police dog . After reveal the bees to the perfume of heroin accompanied by small electric shocks , the research worker found the insects quickly connect the smell with punishment and exhibited learned “ avoidance ” behavior , fleeing the source of the odour . They suggest Apis mellifera could one day identify illegal substances in luggage and other contained spaces ....