The eagerly awaited First Advanced School, a pivotal element of the PROMISE project, kicked off on November 6, 2023 with resounding enthusiasm and promising prospects. The week-long event, has congregated...
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...
Steve Zerafa, an academic renowned for his expertise in remote sensing, software development and geospatial technology, the person behind PIXAM Ltd. and a co-founder of the Foundation for Innovation and...
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...
A four-year collaborative study by researchers from the University of Malta, Germany, and Macedonia has revealed the remarkable resilience and adaptability of the native Maltese honey bee in comparison to...
Dr. Mario Balzan presented ongoing research at the Ecological Society of America 2023 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon, focusing on understanding plant-pollinator interactions. The presentation delved into the effects of...
The Oriental hornet continues to pose a challenge that impacts beekeepers. Modern technology enables the general public to actively contribute as citizen scientists by reporting sightings of these hornets and...
Introduction: We are thrilled to introduce HornetPlot, a groundbreaking app that empowers users to contribute to the monitoring and conservation of the oriental hornet population. HornetPlot combines the power of...
Dr. Brian Azzopardi and Mr. Steve Zerafa, among others, and on behalf of several Maltese organizations including The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), The Foundation For Research...
Pollination is a vital process for the survival of ecosystems. It has a significant impact on wild flowering plants, global food crops, and agricultural land. The United Nations designated May...