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The eavesdropping evening primrose, redback antivenom and apple cider vinegar

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This week on Boiling Point, Alex explores the extraordinary abilities of the evening primrose and how this species increases the sugar content of its nectar in response to the sounds of bees; Nick investigates the positive effects apple cider vinegar might have on your cholesterol as demonstrated in research conducted on rats; and Tim takes a look back at the development of anti-venom the role of horses play in its production.

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Sources:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/01/flowers-can-hear-bees-and-make-their-nectar-sweeter/
https://theconversation.com/some-things-to-know-about-the-redback-spider-antivenom-20603
https://scialert.net/fulltextmobile/?doi=pjbs.2008.2634.2638&fbclid=IwAR0GB50wAVFg4F-2r0K5Mazrtnd22xotArbpKKGg0YUlro_a1A0yG1M8Gns