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Independent films
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron explains why bees are his latest fixation

James Cameron's documentary, Secrets of the Bees, reveals the complex behaviors and society of honeybees, challenging common perceptions of their intelligence.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Warning issued after first Asian hornet nest in Wales found near Wrexham

An invasive Asian yellow-legged hornet nest was discovered in Wales for the first time, threatening honeybee colonies and prompting public vigilance and reporting.
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Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

What wild honey bees in the forest can teach us

Wild honeybee colonies live and produce honey in tree cavities, show unique defenses and associations, and are ecologically important amid managed hive declines.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Why saving the honeybee could be bad news for other bees

Everyone wants to save the bees. Angelina Jolie put on a beekeeping suit for Guerlain and David Beckham proudly presented the King with a pot of honey from his bees in Oxfordshire. So many people wanting to do good have set up hives in their gardens or on roofs that they have become a symbol of sustainability. Of course, farming honeybees is a great way to make delicious honey, but there is a sting in the tail keeping hives doesn't help wild pollinators.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The island that banned hives: can honeybees actually harm nature?

Off the coast of Tuscany is a tiny island in the shape of a crescent moon. An hour from mainland Italy, Giannutri has just two beaches for boats to dock. In summer, hundreds of tourists flock there, hiking to the red and white lighthouse on its southern tip before diving into the clear waters. In winter, its population dwindles to 10.
Science
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Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Bee-ware: truck carrying 250m honeybees overturns by US-Canada border

A truck accident released thousands of honeybees near the Canadian border, prompting a local response to rescue the bees.
Sheriff's deputies faced a swarm of bees after a truck transporting them overturned.
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