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A Day In The Life Of America's Sexiest Bee Scientist

Max RosenbergFeb 28, 2013, 08:19 IST

Noah Wilson-RichThis is part of our series on the Sexiest Scientists Alive.

A buzzing bee is not always something to swat at.

Even though 30-year-old Noah Wilson-Rich was afraid of every creepy-crawly passing by when he was younger, he is now a scientist who studies bees and bee diseases.

Bees are important not only because they pollinate flowers and crops, but also because they produce honey for our teas and beeswax, an ingredient found in products like lip balm, hand lotion and furniture polish.

Wilson-Rich, who received his Ph.D. from Tufts University, founded Boston-based Best Bees Company in 2010. The company supports people who want to own and care for their own beehive.

The scientist snapped some photos and explained his typical day at work.