Contrary to popular belief, proteins in larval foods of honeybees do not determine the larvae’s growth into queen bees. This includes the protein royalactin, which was previously thought to be the “queen determinate” since 2011. This is the finding of a study from the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenburg, which was published in the journal Nature.…
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It’s a generally held opinion around the world that honeybees and other bee species are in a bad situation. Their numbers have been showing drastic decreases in most countries due to pesticides, malnutrition, and also colony collapse disorder (CCD) for reasons not well understood. One notable exception in all of this, however, is Israel, where…
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‘What you see is what you get’ is a motto that many Manuka honey vendors have but not as many live up to when tested by consumers. Often what happens is that the ingredients on the labeling look promising but what is inside the jar is a mix of ingredients that dilute the purity and…
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have added seven species of bees to the nation’s endangered species list as of October 1st, 2016. Despite the commonly held opinion that honeybees and other bees are in danger of going extinct, Virginia Tech researchers theorize that the native Hawaiian yellow-faced bees do not reflect other bee statuses…
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Manuka Honey Apple Bread Pudding Desserts fresh out of the oven are perfect for the fall season, and this is one you will definitely want to add to your go-to list of recipes. It is a Manuka Honey Apple Bread Pudding, and it is perfect for any occasion. This dessert is a great way to…
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The botanical kingdom has many interesting plants with unexpected powers of deception—often meant as a defense or a hunting tactic. Carrion flowers are a prime example, as they mimic the smell of rotting meat to attract scavenger beetles and flies to cover them in their pollen. Many carnivorous plants also attract insects with sweet odors and…
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For those of the Jewish faith, while Rosh Hashanah has passed, the season for challah and honey is still going strong. Despite the threat American bee populations are facing with their declining numbers, the Jewish beekeepers of Pittsburgh, PA are reminded to dip their bread into sweet honey and solidify a vow to protect this species…
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As many have likely heard at least once, honeybee colonies in the U.S. have been collapsing at growing rates over the last decade, and pesticides are suspected to be a major culprit of these colony collapses. This includes fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. Many scientific studies have looked at these pesticides separately rather than investigating the…
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What does the study of bees have to do with pollen variations and season allergies? Cassandra Darnell, a science major, is conducting an ongoing independent study of the honeybees she brought to Penn State Berks in order to find out. In the spring of this year, Darnell set up four hives on Berks campus—two of…
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For Yale University, Founder’s Day is a day to commemorate centuries of its history, and it was recently established in 2014. This year, along with the usual accoutrements, however, the university is launching the Yale Sustainability Plan of 2025. Cracking down on sustainability and renewable resources, Yale’s beekeepers have begun the task of making the…
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Chicken Fajita Grill with Manuka Honey Corn Cakes If you’re looking for a different meal with some spice, flavor, and culture, this Chicken Fajita Grill with Manuka Honey Corn Cakes recipe is what you’ve been waiting for! Combining flavors like cumin, cayenne pepper, lemon, and the New Zealand-originated Manuka honey, this dish provides a healthy…
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Most kids start lemonade stands or rake leaves to earn some cash, but this seven-year-old, Jackson Moyer of Midland, MI, has starting a business of keeping bees. His inspiration came from his older sister, who started a dog walking business, so he asked his dad, Craig, if he could do something similar. Craig thought it…
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Beekeeping is becoming more popular as more species of bees become endangered, with many realizing the importance of their work and seeking to preserve bees as much as possible. Alexander and Anastasia Bartsch are two such people working to raise bees. Clara Fortmann is the owner of Lexington Interfaith Garden in Lexington, MA, where she…
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A new $30 million tourism proposal in Rotorua, New Zealand has been revealed, and it will showcase the story of Manuka honey. This tourism experience is the result of a partnership between Rotohokahoka D North 4D Trust and New Zealand Manuka Group. The NZ Manuka Group founder and chairman, Phil Caskey, said the project would…
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Despite the fear that genetically modified (GM) foods are dangerous, experts in the country of India can assure the biosafety of the crops. This likely didn’t quell many fears given the reactions from some activists, who were looking to counter the possible green stamp of approval that GM mustard plants were given by India’s Union Ministry of…
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