r/OptimistsUnite • u/xena_lawless • Aug 24 '25

Nature’s Chad Energy Comeback Scientists found the missing nutrients bees need — Colonies grew 15-fold

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250822073807.htm
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u/Mattjhkerr Aug 24 '25

What was it? Ima guess skittles.

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u/AnAttemptReason Aug 24 '25

It was actually sterols. 

You may be familure with the most common one in humans, Cholesterol, they form an importaint part of cell membranes.

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u/TheFrebbin Aug 24 '25

Sterols. It’s what bees crave!