I believe I read somewhere that honeybees were taken on board a spacecraft to see how they managed to build comb in the weightless environment. If anyone has details of the mission or knows the source of relevant material, I would like to know. Many thanks, Les. ___________________________________________________________ * * * * DROMORE & DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION * * * * Estd. 1984 ~ World Cup Winners 1991-92 ~ Blue Ribbon Winners 1994 Affiliated to the Ulster Beekeepers' Association Incorporating "Dromore Buzzette" Chairman: Michael Young Secretary: Bob Shaw Treasurer: Les Simms E-Mail: <[log in to unmask]> Snailmail: Dromore & District Beekeepers' Association 9 Governors Ridge Park, Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6LD, UK. Telephone: +44 (0) 1846-683512 ___________________________________________________________