Scientists found something interesting about honey bees. It is why a bee's stinger puts venom into a person's skin after it comes off the bee. The scientists videoed the stinger. The video showed that the stinger is like a pump. This keeps the venom going into a person's skin. A researcher hopes the discovery will be useful.
A bee sting can be very painful. It can be dangerous for people with allergies. They may have trouble breathing. If someone is stung by a bee, they should remove the stinger. This will stop venom going into the body. The person should also wash the area with soap. If a person feels unwell, they should call the emergency services.
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Sources- https://phys.org/news/2026-10-high-video-reveals-honey-bee.html
- https://www.popsci.com/environment/how-bee-stingers-work-saws-pump-venom/
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/honey-bee-sting-explained-9.7376578
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