Traditional wooden hives used by beekeepers differ significantly from the natural nests that honey bees evolved to inhabit. These artificial hives are designed for human convenience and honey production, often...
Researchers in Finland explored the cognitive capabilities of bumblebees by training them to interact with Lego bricks, revealing intriguing insights into their collaborative behavior. The bees didn’t construct intricate Lego...
In celebration of World Bee Day, celebrated on May 20th, the Beepoll project has joined forces with numerous beekeepers to install advanced sensors in beehives across the Maltese islands. This...
Microbiologists from Cardiff University have brewed a new craft beer using brewer’s yeast sourced from killer honeybees in Namibia. The project began during a visit to the University of Namibia...
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...