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Between six lanes of Manhattan traffic, Broadway's medians are being replanted with native species to create a five-mile corridor for birds and bees

Manhattan’s Broadway medians are being replanted with native Northeast species under a long-term project by the Broadway Mall Association. The Great Green Way covers five miles of Broadway and aims to connect 83 green malls into a corridor that can support birds, bees and other wildlife. Twelve malls have been…

The Times of India · Aug 20

How the Honeybee Waggle Dance Encodes Distance, Direction and Nectar Quality in Seconds

A Figure-Eight That Is Also a LanguageWhen a scout honeybee finds a good food source and returns to the hive, she doesn't rest. She pushes onto the vertical surface of the honeycomb and begins a run: a straight line with her abdomen vibrating rapidly, then a loop to the left,…

Times Life · Aug 18

Australian beekeepers can’t tackle Varroa mite alone. Here’s how we can help

For decades, Australia was the last inhabited continent free of the bee-killing Varroa mite (Varroa destructor).

The Conversation · Aug 17

The ground beneath 394-foot wind turbines in Poland became unexpected nesting and feeding grounds for wild bees in farmland

In Poland, the bases of wind turbines have emerged as surprising havens for pollinators. Research highlights that these zones foster a thriving community of wild bees and a variety of plant species. The bare gravel and low maintenance create perfect nesting sites for ground-nesting bees. While butterflies opt for grasslands,…

The Times of India · Aug 15

A Connecticut cemetery leased unused land for 7,000 solar panels, but the ground beneath them could become habitat for bees and pollinators

At the back of a Catholic cemetery in Torrington, Connecticut, a wide field once sat empty for years, too far from the graves to ever be needed. Then came rows of dark solar panels, built on land owned by the Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford. According to…

The Times of India · Aug 15

Matthew McConaughey Is Allergic To Bees. Naturally, He Worked With '1000s' On His New Movie

All those bees were real, by the way.

Cinemablend · Aug 14

In 2024, a nine-year Kenya study showed how farmers used 365 beehives to protect crops from elephants

In Kenya, the implementation of active beehives has led to a remarkable reduction of more than seventy-six percent in elephant-related crop damage. This innovative approach not only benefited agriculture but also promoted biodiversity through honey production. However, challenges such as drought and habitat loss have posed threats to bee populations,…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Florida Teenager Invents Amazing Bee-Saving Device That Dramatically Increases Honey Production

A 17-year-old Florida student may have found an unexpectedly simple way to protect honey bees from a destructive parasite.

Bored Panda · Aug 11

Don’t swat that ‘fly’: 5 safe ways to deter sweat bees from your yard without getting stung

Sweat bees track human scent relentlessly, here's how to make yourself invisible to them this summer.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 11

Earlier this year, Smithsonian scientists decoded the pheromones that determine whether bee daughters stay home or leave. It produced surprising clues about how simple insect societies evolve into complex communities

Bee pheromones: New research reveals queen bees use chemical signals to guide daughters. These pheromones influence whether daughters remain home or reproduce independently. Queens producing more signals demonstrate higher reproductive success and egg-laying. This chemical communication helps organize simple insect societies over time.

The Economic Times · Aug 10