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Ever wonder what really happens when a honeybee stings? 🐝 Their stinger is made of three parts that work like pistons to deliver venom. It’s a remarkable bit of biology you don’t often get to see in such detail—until now. Catch tomorrow’s Sci NC episode with @dradriansmith for a closer look at the honeybee, then join us at BugFest on Sept. 20 to celebrate these pollinators and plenty more. | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

"It's totally revolutionised the way we do empirical work." Eva Mörk, member of the economic sciences committee, reflects on the impact of this year's prize in economic sciences. The prize has been awarded for achievements that have provided us with new insights about the labour market and shown what conclusions about cause and effect can be drawn from natural experiments. | Nobel Prize