Bee stingers, plastic risks and ovarian surprises

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In this episode of Science Quickly: a surprising discovery about postmenopausal ovaries, new evidence that microplastics may harm cells through their physical structure, the secret mechanics of honeybee stingers and a cyberattack that spoiled food in hundreds of supermarkets. Catch up on the latest science and tech news. Recommended Reading: Do women hit a biological ‘cliff’ at menopause? Microplastics are linked to inflammation—scientists might have finally worked out why Honeybees deemphasize potential ‘misinformation’ in their waggle dances E-mail us at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover! Discover something new every day:…