News
Probiotics could help save falling honey bee populations
Scientists hope a new immunity-boosting probiotic developed for honeybees will help fight infections being blamed for their declining population.
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History & Culture
200 years since the honey bee came to our shores, it’s hard to imagine an Australia without it
On the bicentenary of the European honey bee’s introduction to Australia, should we be celebrating? We take a look at the effects – good and bad – the honey bee has had on our environment and society.
Rediscovery of Australia´s rare cloaked bee: James Dorey
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Science & Environment
Lines of defence: all-Aussie team builds high-tech device to keep our bees safe
Australia is one of the few countries still free of a deadly bee parasite. A team of Australians have built a high-tech device to keep our bees safe – and it’s inspired by the bees themselves.
Science & Environment
Scientists fight to save a glittering green bee after the summer fires
The beautiful green carpenter bee was badly affected by the 2019/2020 catastrophic bushfires. This is what scientists are doing to save it.
News
Bees can add and subtract, new research shows
The humble honeybee can use symbols to perform basic maths including addition and subtraction, shows new research published today in the journal Science Advances.
Wildlife
Wasps, bees and ants: nature’s honey makers
When you think of honey you probably think of bees, but wasps and ants can produce honey as well.
Creatura Blog
The blue beauty with an impressive coat of fuzz
We’re so used to seeing honey and bumble bees that you could be forgiven for assuming bees only came in yellow and black.