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First insects ever get legal rights in two Peruvian municipalities, as stingless bees can now be represented in court

Peru has enacted groundbreaking legal ordinances granting explicit rights to native stingless bees, recognizing them as subjects of law with rights to live and reproduce. This historic move transforms insect conservation by empowering local communities and activists to sue against harmful projects, safeguarding both ecological balance and ancestral Indigenous knowledge.

The Times of India

How will Australian native bees cope with climate change? Their nests hold a clue

Bees have many different ways of building their homes.

The Conversation

In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than wind

New research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening Australia's native plants. Scientists found that bees collect and transport infectious fungal spores, which can survive inside hives for days. Researchers warn this could accelerate the fungus's spread as commercial…

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Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees

Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a result

The Guardian - UK

Moroccan proverb of the day: 'The one who wants honey must...' Deep life lessons on why success, happiness and every great dream come with painful challenges

Moroccan proverb of the day: Moroccan wisdom teaches that worthwhile goals often require effort, patience and perseverance. Success, happiness and achievement are rarely attained without obstacles, much like honey is protected by bees. This timeless proverb reminds us that challenges and setbacks are not signs of failure but natural parts…

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Nippon India Mutual Fund limits subscription in Gold BeES and gold savings fund

Nippon India Mutual Fund has imposed temporary subscription limits on Nippon India ETF Gold BeES and Nippon India Gold Savings Fund from June 8. While SIPs and STPs will continue within prescribed limits, fresh lump-sum investments and direct subscriptions by large investors will face restrictions until further notice.

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Why marigolds are the best companion flower for a pest-free vegetable garden (especially tomatoes)

Learn how to plant marigolds to protect your tomatoes and other vegetables from common garden pests.

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‘They surprise me every time’: bees can use tools to solve problems, study finds

Insects join list of species capable of solving simple ‘box-and-banana’ problem that demonstrates basic intelligence

The Guardian - UK

8 Native Plants That Feed Pollinators and Save You Money

A garden can do more than look pretty—it can work like a living support system for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Native plants offer a powerful advantage because they already fit local soil, rainfall, and climate conditions, which means fewer inputs and less maintenance. That combination helps reduce watering bills,…

Frugal Gardening

Shade-Friendly Plants That Attract Pollinators – Perfect for Bringing Wildlife to Darker Corners of Your Yard

These shade-loving plants prove you do not need full sun to fill your yard with bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Homes & Gardens

Stop Buying These Plants if You Want More Pollinators

A yard buzzing with bees, fluttering with butterflies, and visited by hummingbirds feels alive in a way that few landscaping features can match. Pollinators do more than add beauty to outdoor spaces. They help produce fruits, vegetables, and seeds while supporting local ecosystems that depend on their daily work.

Frugal Gardening

Why More Homeowners Are Turning Their Lawns Into Pollinator Gardens

A quiet revolution has started in neighborhoods across the country, and it has nothing to do with new paint colors or fancy outdoor furniture. Homeowners increasingly swap large stretches of grass for colorful pollinator gardens filled with flowers, native plants, and buzzing wildlife. What once looked like a perfectly trimmed…

Frugal Gardening

6 features you'll find in every stylish modern country kitchen diner – the ingredients you need to curate a relaxed space for your family

Cook, eat and lounge

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These June-Flowering Herbs Are Pollinator Magnets – They'll Bring Bees, Butterflies, and Even Hummingbirds to Your Yard

There are so many benefits to letting herbs flower – you can even throw some in salads

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Give Bees and Butterflies a Drink: Create a Pollinator Water Station From Recycled Dishes

Summer gardens buzz with life when bees dart between flowers and butterflies float through the air like living confetti. Most gardeners focus on planting colorful blooms packed with nectar, but pollinators also need a safe place to drink during hot weather. Shallow water sources help bees cool down, support butterfly…

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48 Facts People Know Are True, But They Still Shock Them

Octopuses have three hearts. Bees daydream and think about their days just like we, humans, do. Our brains can also rewrite our memories, causing us to "remember" things differently. Those are just some of the interesting things people shared in one online thread where one netizen asked for the most…

The Conversation

Dealing with the heat

This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

Frugal Gardening

Transform Your Yard Into a Pollinator Paradise With These Budget-Friendly Wildflowers

A dull, lifeless yard quickly transforms into a buzzing ecosystem when pollinator-friendly wildflowers take center stage. Bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds respond fast when the right blooms appear, turning outdoor space into a living, moving show. Budget-conscious gardeners often discover that wildflowers cost far less than traditional landscaping plants while…

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6 sustainable garden ideas that support wildlife and our planet – these eco-friendly gardening practices guarantee a productive space

These eco-friendly gardening practices guarantee a productive space

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No Man's Sky lead is once again emoji posting, leaving fans wondering what bees might mean for the survival game's next update: "Hive, colony, swarm…"

Others think it could be a Light No Fire teaser, but . . .

The Conversation

Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

America’s bees and beekeepers are losing a valuable ally just when they need its help most.

The Guardian - US

The camaraderie of the National Spelling Bee is a reminder of the beauty of community

As always, the kids will be the stars of this year’s community. But they will be aided by their families, friends, teachers and coaches

The Conversation

Heatwaves are destroying the sex lives of bees – new research

There is not yet much research on the effects of heatwaves on bees. What little there is focuses on super extremes of weather that would kill an adult bee.

The Economic Times

Meet Scott Remer: Fails to win a national spelling bee title, becomes America's most-sought after coach training champions like Dev Shah and Faizan Zaki

Meet Scott Remer: Scott Remer, believed to be America’s only full-time elite spelling bee coach, is once again in the spotlight after reports revealed he charges families up to $180 an hour to train children for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Yale and Cambridge graduate has coached several national…

The Times of India

He charges $180 an hour and parents still queue up: Meet America’s only full-time spelling bee coach who has trained champions like Dev Shah

Inside crowded convention halls, hotel conference rooms and late-night Zoom classes, one man has quietly become one of the most powerful figures in American competitive spelling. Scott Remer charges families up to $180 an hour to prepare children for the Scripps National Spelling Bee and is widely believed to be…

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