Researchers at Queen Mary University have made a groundbreaking discovery showcasing bees’ capacity for complex social learning, a trait previously believed to be exclusive to humans. In a pioneering experiment,...
In September 2024, the Central Bank of Malta is set to release a special €2 Commemorative Coin showcasing the endemic Maltese Honey Bee (Apis mellifera ruttneri). This initiative by the...
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee has once again urged the Minister for the Environment to issue instructions, akin to last year, against the premature removal...
In the outskirts of San Ġwann, Malta, a once-neglected 1,000-square-metre area has undergone a remarkable transformation into Ġnien id-Dakkara (Pollinator Garden), a public space highlighting the significance of pollination and...
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee recently shared positive news regarding the progression of its efforts to designate the Maltese Honey Bee (Apis mellifera ruttneri) as...
PIXAM Ltd., a Maltese company that focuses on developing user-friendly hardware and software geo tools for aerial and ground drones, has just launched KNOX – a revolutionary 4-wheeled electric grass...
As winter officially sets in and temperatures drop, the majority of bees and wasps enter a hibernation state. However, honey bees stand out by remaining active throughout the cold season....
The foundation for the conservation of the Maltese bee has launched an initiative aimed at securing official recognition from the Environment and Resource Authority (ERA) for the Maltese honey bee...
The eagerly awaited First Advanced School, a pivotal element of the PROMISE project, kicked off on November 6, 2023 with resounding enthusiasm and promising prospects. The week-long event, has congregated...
Preliminary results from the Medibees study show that most Maltese bees have mixed genetics, which puts their identity at risk. Analysis of bee samples from the initial two years revealed...