Contaminated air isn’t just harmful to humans; it poses a significant threat to bees and other pollinators. A new study reveals how air pollution interferes with bees’ ability to find...
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...
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...