Solar farms, emblematic of our collective shift towards sustainable energy sources, harbor potential beyond their primary function of generating clean power. They emerge as sanctuaries for a beleaguered yet indispensable...
Researchers at Queen Mary University have made a groundbreaking discovery showcasing bees’ capacity for complex social learning, a trait previously believed to be exclusive to humans. In a pioneering experiment,...
In September 2024, the Central Bank of Malta is set to release a special €2 Commemorative Coin showcasing the endemic Maltese Honey Bee (Apis mellifera ruttneri). This initiative by the...
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee has once again urged the Minister for the Environment to issue instructions, akin to last year, against the premature removal...
In the outskirts of San Ġwann, Malta, a once-neglected 1,000-square-metre area has undergone a remarkable transformation into Ġnien id-Dakkara (Pollinator Garden), a public space highlighting the significance of pollination and...
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee recently shared positive news regarding the progression of its efforts to designate the Maltese Honey Bee (Apis mellifera ruttneri) as...
As winter officially sets in and temperatures drop, the majority of bees and wasps enter a hibernation state. However, honey bees stand out by remaining active throughout the cold season....
The foundation for the conservation of the Maltese bee has launched an initiative aimed at securing official recognition from the Environment and Resource Authority (ERA) for the Maltese honey bee...
Preliminary results from the Medibees study show that most Maltese bees have mixed genetics, which puts their identity at risk. Analysis of bee samples from the initial two years revealed...
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Bee is advocating for a comprehensive, long-term Action Plan to safeguard the unique Maltese Bee (A. m. ruttneri). Their primary goal is...