Bees are mysteriously dying around the world, and scientists are set to figure out what's causing the bee decline. Australia's national science agency is now strapping RFID tags on bees' backs to detect changes in their movement.

The trackers, measuring 0.1 inch square, are being strapped on to 5,000 bees in the Tasmanian capital of Hobart. Researchers are hoping that by tracking their daily movements, this would give them a clue on the mystery of their declining population.

[CSIRO via Quartz]

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