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Birds, Bees, & Bugs

Researchers create the first global map of bee species

November 23, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

There are over 20,000 species of bees around the globe, but information on the location and population health of different species is sparse. In an effort to bolster bee conservation, biologists have created the first modern map of all the bee species around the … [Read more...] about Researchers create the first global map of bee species

Europe’s top court upholds French ban on bee-harming pesticides

October 15, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

In 2018, the French government placed a ban on the use of certain pesticides that harm bees. These pesticides belong to the neonicotinoid group's family of chemicals and are based on the chemical structure of nicotine. They were introduced in the mid-1990s and work by attacking … [Read more...] about Europe’s top court upholds French ban on bee-harming pesticides

Bee populations are on the rise in these US states

September 21, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Maine has some of the healthiest bee colonies in the US. Believe it or not, bee populations in the state have actually increased 72 percent since 2018. While bees are still a threatened species, this research by the United States Department of Agriculture is good news for the … [Read more...] about Bee populations are on the rise in these US states

Honeybee venom can kill aggressive breast cancer cells

September 4, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Honeybees hold the key to our agricultural systems, but it turns out they may also have other amazing healing powers. A study from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research shows honeybee venom could treat triple-negative breast cancer, a type that currently has limited … [Read more...] about Honeybee venom can kill aggressive breast cancer cells

How to turn your yard into a certified wildlife habitat

August 15, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

One third of insects are classified as endangered and this is in large part due to habitat loss. Fortunately, there are ways you can help support all types of wild animals using your very own front yard. Transforming your garden into a Certified Wildlife Habitat is a great goal … [Read more...] about How to turn your yard into a certified wildlife habitat

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