Could bee-friendly bricks be the future of construction? January 26, 2022This month, a new planning law has been introduced to Brighton and Hove that requires all buildings above 5 meters to include bee-friendly bricks and bird nesting boxes. Similar regulations...
How are bees impacted by air pollution? January 24, 2022Air pollution is increasingly becoming a concern for beekeepers as pollution levels continue to rise in urban and rural areas. Despite many governments' best efforts to mitigate pollution by creating...
Chilean Beekeepers Battle For Better Conditions January 17, 2022 In early January, beekeepers in Chile made headline news around the world due to their participation in direct action to call for economic subsides on honey. Chile has suffered...
How are bees affected by microplastics? January 13, 2022In a world increasingly affected by pollution and climate change, microplastics have become a concern for the environment. They are now found in everything, from the meat we eat to...
How are bees helping science? December 15, 2021Scientists have discovered that the properties of bee venom have the potential to massively progress modern science and medicine. Bee venom contains ingredients with pharmaceutical potential including melittin, a peptide,...
How effective are bees as pollinators? December 15, 2021When we think of the honeybee, we think of them as crucial pollinators in our ecosystem, responsible for pollinating the majority of the flowers and plants around us. However, a...