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Huge Underground Bee Colony Found Hidden at New York Cemetery
animals1 month ago

Huge Underground Bee Colony Found Hidden at New York Cemetery

Researchers in Ithaca’s East Lawn Cemetery estimate a 100-year-old colony of about 5.5 million Andrena regularis bees nesting underground across 1.5 acres, potentially one of the world’s largest bee aggregations. Using emergence traps, they documented 3,251 insects across 16 species, with the population likely ranging 3–8 million. The colony’s longevity and size are tied to the cemetery’s undisturbed sandy soil and limited pesticide use, highlighting cemeteries as biodiversity refuges and the bees’ role in pollinating crops like apples.

via Good News Network|
#andrena-regularis#animals#bees
Unclaimed remains found in Trinidad cemetery spark police investigation
nation-and-world2 months ago

Unclaimed remains found in Trinidad cemetery spark police investigation

Authorities in Cumuto Cemetery, Trinidad and Tobago, discovered the remains of 50 babies and 6 adults, with most adult remains bearing identification tags. Preliminary indications suggest unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses, and police say the finding is deeply troubling as investigations proceed to identify those responsible and determine how the remains were discarded.

via WSYX|
#cemetery#human-remains#infants
Hidden bee metropolis: millions of ground-nesting bees under an Ithaca cemetery
science2 months ago

Hidden bee metropolis: millions of ground-nesting bees under an Ithaca cemetery

Cornell researchers estimate 5.5–5.6 million ground-nesting bees live under East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, based on spring 2023 emergence traps, making it one of the largest bee aggregations on record. The population consists of many individual nests rather than a single colony, with bees overwintering underground and emerging in spring thanks to undisturbed soil, minimal pesticides, and nearby flowering plants.

via The Independent|
#bees#cemetery#cornell-university
Millions of ground-nesting bees found thriving beneath a cemetery
animals2 months ago

Millions of ground-nesting bees found thriving beneath a cemetery

Scientists discovered a massive underground colony of ground-nesting bees (Andrena regularis) beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York, estimating 3.1 to 8 million bees emerged in a single season—enough activity to rival hundreds of honeybee hives—highlighting the crucial role of solitary bees in pollination and biodiversity and underscoring cemeteries as overlooked habitats that deserve protection; the study notes low parasitism and timing patterns in bee emergence that aid survival.

via Earth.com|
#andrena-regularis#animals#bees
Angel in Uniform Brings Grieving Widow From Cemetery to Home
human-interest5 months ago

Angel in Uniform Brings Grieving Widow From Cemetery to Home

A Syracuse widow who spent years sleeping at her husband’s cemetery grave after his death and eviction was helped by a retired cemetery officer. The officer paid for a hotel, connected her with a college, launched a crowdfunding campaign, and facilitated a move into an affordable tiny home through a nonprofit, transforming her life from sleeping outdoors to having a home and renewed hope.

via CBS News|
#cemetery#grief#homelessness
Mystery at Chattanooga Cemetery: Vases Vanishing Without a Trace
local-news2 years ago

Mystery at Chattanooga Cemetery: Vases Vanishing Without a Trace

Vases keep disappearing from Lakewood Memory Gardens West cemetery in Chattanooga, with one family member expressing frustration over the ongoing thefts. The cemetery has no on-site staff, and the police are cooperating in criminal investigations. The stolen vases, which can cost up to $300 to replace, have prompted calls for increased security measures such as additional lighting. The community is concerned about the impact on families visiting the gravesites and is urging for more action to address the issue.

via WTVC|
#cemetery#chattanooga#community
"Unearthing Forgotten Stories: Gallatin's Monument Honors 500 Unmarked Graves"
society2 years ago

"Unearthing Forgotten Stories: Gallatin's Monument Honors 500 Unmarked Graves"

A monument has been unveiled at the Gallatin City Cemetery in Tennessee to honor the more than 500 African Americans buried in unmarked graves. The cemetery, established in 1814, was segregated, and many Black residents were buried in the back. The monument was made possible through a donation from Volunteer State Bank and the use of ground penetrating radar to locate the graves. The Friends of the Gallatin City Cemetery, a group dedicated to maintaining the cemetery, organized the unveiling and continue to raise funds for preservation efforts.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|
#african-americans#cemetery#gallatin
archaeology2 years ago

Gaza's Largest Cemetery Unearths Rare Roman Tombs

Archaeologists in Gaza have discovered what is believed to be the largest cemetery in the region, with a total of 135 graves unearthed so far. The excavation also revealed two lead sarcophagi, a first for Gaza archaeology. The team plans to send the skeletons and human remains for further research and continue excavating other artifacts. The discoveries provide valuable insights into the cultural material and health conditions of the ancient population.

via The Daily Beast|
#ancient-graves#archaeology#cemetery
Unearthing the Tragic Legacy: Excavation Resumes for Native American Children's Remains at Former Boarding School
archaeology3 years ago

Unearthing the Tragic Legacy: Excavation Resumes for Native American Children's Remains at Former Boarding School

Archaeologists in Nebraska are excavating a former Native American boarding school in search of the remains of up to 80 children who died at the school and were buried on the grounds. The Genoa Indian Industrial School was part of a national system of boarding schools that aimed to assimilate Indigenous people into white culture. The school operated from 1884 to 1931 and housed nearly 600 students from over 40 tribes. The search for the cemetery has been ongoing for decades, and recent ground-penetrating radar and canine searches have indicated a possible burial site. If human remains are found, the State Archeology Office will work with the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs to determine the next steps, which could include creating a memorial or returning the bodies to tribes.

via KETV Omaha|
#archaeology#cemetery#genoa-indian-industrial-school