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Evening Standard

No boss, no meetings, yet every bee knows exactly what to do. German scientists reveal how bees stay organised without managers

German scientists have identified a gene that governs task allocation within bee colonies. This gene, doublesex, controls neural circuits responsible for behavioral changes in worker bees. Researchers found that deactivating specific brain areas prompted older bees to resume younger bee duties. This discovery offers insights into how social organizations manage…

The Economic Times

How actor Morgan Freeman turned his 124-acre ranch in Mississippi into a safe haven for bees

Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman transformed his ranch into a bee sanctuary. He began beekeeping in 2014 after learning about pollinator decline. Freeman nurtures a natural habitat and does not harvest honey from his hives. He advocates for homeowners to plant pollinator-friendly flowers, emphasizing simple conservation actions. His initiative highlights the…

The Economic Times

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Want More Bees and Butterflies? Grow This Native Plant With Huge Flower Clusters That Pollinators Can't Resist

Joe Pye weed supports other garden wildlife, too

Homes & Gardens

‘Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible’: French beekeepers’ fury at lifting of pesticides ban

Allowing use of pesticides to combat crop-ruining disease will kill bees and reduce harvests, union says

The Guardian - UK

Can a Bee Bath Become a Mosquito Breeding Spot?

A bee bath can give thirsty bees a welcome pit stop, but a neglected one can also turn into a tiny mosquito nursery. The good news? Gardeners do not need to choose between helping pollinators and avoiding standing water.

Frugal Gardening

Woman turns to bee venom therapy to treat Lyme disease symptoms

Savannah Spoor, 23, used the treatment as a last resort after exhausting other options

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How Animals See Ultraviolet Light and What Their Vision Reveals About Color and Perception

The part of light we never seeSunlight contains far more than what human eyes register. The visible spectrum, the band of wavelengths our photoreceptors detect, runs roughly from 380 to 700 nanometres. Ultraviolet light sits just below that, between 10 and 380 nanometres. We cannot see it. Many animals can,…

Times Life

7 Flowers to Plant Around Your Bird Bath to Create a Joyful Backyard Sanctuary That Birds, Bees, and Butterflies Will Love

A quiet water feature is nice, but surrounding it with the right blooms changes everything

Homes & Gardens

What are the ‘catastrophic’ pesticides that led France’s environment minister to try and quit?

Acetamiprid and flupyradifurone have been proven to harm bees and could be a risk to children’s developing brains.

Euronews

Bumblebee numbers could tumble as Britain’s heatwaves intensify

Skyrocketing temperatures impacts the insect’s ability to forage

The Independent UK

After two years of banning bee-harming pesticides, France allows their return, facing backlash from environmentalists

France has approved the temporary return of two controversial pesticides that had been banned nationally for the past two years, reigniting a fierce debate between agricultural competitiveness and environmental protection. Lawmakers backed an emergency farm bill that allows limited use of the insecticides under strict conditions, arguing that French farmers…

The Times of India

French environment minister quits as new law opens door to contested pesticides

Environment Minister ⁠Monique Barbut has stepped down in protest after French lawmakers approved the controversial new agriculture bill allowing the temporary reintroduction of two pesticides accused of harming bees.

Radio France Internationale

The bees are dying – and nine other ways hotter weather is changing the British countryside forever

IN FOCUS: As new research shows that UK bumblebees are in sharp decline as a result of summer heatwaves, Helen Coffey says there are a number of other changes coming too. So what will the new normal look like?

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France reintroduces 'bee-harming pesticides', environment minister to quit

PARIS (FRANCE) - France on Tuesday backed a controversial bill reintroducing two pesticides critics say harm bees, as the environment minister said she would resign.

The Economic Times

'Shawshank Redemption' actor's bee hives: Why the Oscar-winning star turned his 124-acre ranch into a sanctuary, imported 26 colonies and never harvests honey

Shawshank Redemption actor beehive: Hollywood star Morgan Freeman has transformed his ranch into a bee sanctuary and created this safe habitat after learning about declining bee populations worldwide. Freeman planted various flowering plants and trees to provide a reliable food source. He does not harvest honey, focusing instead on the…

The Times of India

Meet Morgan Freeman: The Oscar-winning actor who gave up harvesting honey and turned his 124-acre ranch into a safe haven for bees

While millions know Morgan Freeman for his iconic voice and award-winning performances, the Hollywood legend has also become an unlikely champion for one of the planet's smallest yet most important creatures. Concerned by the global decline in bee populations, Freeman transformed his 124-acre ranch in Charleston, Mississippi, into a sanctuary…

Total Film

The Odyssey's Himesh Patel says he was surrounded by bees for his Cyclops scene, but it helped the "visceral reality" of Christopher Nolan's epic

Exclusive: The Eurylochus actor breaks down his wide-eyed delight of filming the Cyclops sequence

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The Conversation

Bees of many species contain tiny magnetic particles – suggesting they may have an innate magnetic compass for navigation

A surprisingly large number and diversity of bee species – 74 out of 96 tested – have magnetic properties, according to research my colleagues and I recently published in the journal Science Advances.

The Economic Times

Tiny wings. Almost no oxygen. Somehow, it still flies. The world's highest flyer isn't an eagle

Alpine bumble-bees can fly at simulated altitudes over nine thousand meters. These insects achieve this by increasing wing motion amplitude, not frequency. This remarkable ability surpasses the height of Mount Everest, challenging previous assumptions. Such extreme flight performance suggests intermittent behavioral demands beyond routine foraging. This capacity highlights the surprising…

Tom’s Guide

The unexpected reason your ChatGPT prompts could make your groceries more expensive

A new study links AI's growing electricity use to climate impacts that could affect bee populations. Here's what researchers found — and what it means for ChatGPT users.

The Guardian - UK

Food supplements could help bees cope with climate crisis, research suggests

Insects in study fared better in cold when given a probiotic and prebiotic mix alongside their usual sugar diet

The Times of India

When U.S. honeybees began collapsing in 2006, scientists raced to find the cause. Nearly 20 years later, the hive crisis is still not fully solved

Colony Collapse Disorder emerged in 2006, puzzling scientists with vanishing bees. Research now shows multiple factors weaken honeybee colonies, not one cause. Varroa mites and viruses significantly contribute to bee losses each year. Modern agriculture and climate change further stress bee populations and food access. Ongoing studies aim to protect…

The Times of India

Heavy traffic turns flower-rich road verges into bumblebee traps, and in southern Sweden, scientists found dead bees outnumbered live ones at about 4,000 vehicles a day

Flower-covered roadsides attract bumblebees but become ecological traps with heavy traffic. A Swedish study found increased bumblebee mortality along busier roads. Nests were found near quieter roads offering similar floral resources safely. Conservation efforts should prioritize low-traffic roads for pollinator protection. Natural meadows remain the best habitats for bumblebee activity…

The Economic Times

Scientists copy honeybees' technique! How nature's engineering secret helped create solar panels that are nearly 50% lighter than conventional designs

Researchers developed lightweight solar panels inspired by nature's honeycomb structure. These new modules are significantly lighter than conventional panels, which aids installation. The honeycomb design maintains mechanical strength and passes international durability tests successfully. This innovation could expand solar adoption across various buildings and applications. Biomimicry continues to drive advancements…

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