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Honey bees survive winters in cold climates by forming a thermoregulating cluster around the honey stored in the colony. Recent research showed overwintering colony losses are linked to a specific metabolic pathway connected to how bees apportion their energy resources. (Jay Evans and Judy Chen, ARS, NewsX/Bee)

Protein Booster Could Help Preventing Honeybee Colony Loss

Post author:Thomas Hochwarter
Post published:March 22, 2023
Post category:Focus News Research
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Illustrative image of a Brunswick tram in Germany, undated. Public transport providers in Germany have decided to set up flowering strips along tram tracks running through the city in a bid to support the local ecosystem. (NewsX/Bee)

Brunswick Plans Tramway Flower Strips

Post author:Thomas Hochwarter
Post published:March 21, 2023
Post category:Focus News
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Picture shows founders Mark (left) and Martin Poreda (right), undated. Hektar Nektar has developed into one of the most important platforms for buying honeybee colonies and various apiculture equipment online. (Hektar Nektar, NewsX/Bee)

Big Firms Back Bee Population Increase Initiative

Post author:Thomas Hochwarter
Post published:March 18, 2023
Post category:Beekeeping Focus News
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Picture shows professor Elizabeth Capaldi from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States, undated. She has engaged in interdisciplinary projects aimed at identifying honeybee colonies' stress indicators. (NewsX/Bee)

Bees ‘Stressed’ By Pesticides And Climate Change, US Scientist Warns

Post author:Thomas Hochwarter
Post published:March 4, 2023
Post category:Focus News Research
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Illustrative image of Asian Hornet Vespa velutina. (NewsX/Bee)

Beekeepers Brace For Massive Population Decline As Asian Hornet Keeps Spreading

Post author:Michael Leidig
Post published:February 18, 2023
Post category:Beekeeping Focus News
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Narin Srimorakotmongkol scoops up dozens of honeybees with his bare hands in the province of Phetchabun, Thailand, undated. Apart from the medical facemask Narin wears in one sequence, the policeman abstains from wearing any protective equipment. (Viral Press, NewsX/Bee)

Experts Analyse Thai Beekeeping Clips That Went Viral

Post author:Michael Leidig
Post published:February 14, 2023
Post category:News Video Viral News
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