Bumble bee may help farmers
“Science Express,” on One at 6 p.m. today, will discuss the possible saviour of the kiwi fruit industry, the humble bumble bee. Kiwi fruit farmers normally have honey beehives to get good pollination, but horticulturists are facing a critical shortage of hives. Allanah James will look at the research into using the bumble bee as an alternative. Later in the programme Ken Hickson will explore the value of exploiting phosphate nodules off the Chatham Islands. Oceanographic Research Institute and German research vessels are
examining this possibility. Hickson will also examine a hurricane-proof house made by the Woodyard Company in Auckland. Using special design and construction methods, simulated D.S.I.R. tests have shown the house will withstand winds of 335kp/h. Finally the programme will explain the embarrassing and uncomfortable complaint that troubles many women—urinary incontinence. Research into how the condition can be overcome is being done by Professor Ted Arnold of the Christchurch Clinical School.
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