Tag: beekeeping

Bees for Peace in Israel uses biodynamic beekeeping to sweeten hearts

Israel is a global hotspot for plant and animal diversity. Bees as pollinators are crucial, biodynamic beekeeping, which sees the hive as one organism, growing in practice.

Is eating honeycomb good for you?

This review of existing studies on eating beeswax or honeycomb showed an antimicrobic effect of beeswax against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger: "these inhibitory effects are enhanced synergistically with other natural products such as honey or olive oil."

Israel’s BeeHero a top 100 cleantech company

A startup from Israel called BeeHero is using sensors and data to help conventional beekeepers maintain healthy hives. A sensor in the hive that monitors conditions paired with a planning app helps commercial beekeepers keep track of their hives in the field, real time.

The tradition of honey in Yemen

Yemen beekeepers keep ancient tradition alive. Now they get support from the UN.

Palestinian beekeepers make Jerusalem sweeter

Well in the Bronx, honeybee keepers have tasted notes of pollution. In Jerusalem will the sweet bees offer a taste of holiness?

The World’s Coolest Beekeeper’s Helper is a Donkey in Brazil

It might seem like I haven't picked up an atlas in a while since Green Prophet is devoted to...

Beeologics Tests Its Antivirals on Collapsing Bee Populations

A bee farmer points to queen bee in active hive; via Day in the Country bee center Back in 2008,...

London Mosques Start Beekeeping Trend

Two mosques in London have taken up beekeeping – and there are plans to encourage more to join the quest to save dwindling bee populations

Balyolu: Turkey’s First Honey Tasting Tour

Anyone who loves nature will enjoy Balyolu's week long tour on Northeastern Turkey's honey road. Update May 20, 2020: this...