beekeeping
These Scientists Say We Should Be Feeding Bees Mushroom Juice
Scientists at Washington State University claim that feeding a specially developed mushroom concentrate to honeybees could help fend of diseases such as the varroa mite, but other bee researchers are not convinced.
Yep, America's Bees Are Still Dying
In a comprehensive study released yesterday, researchers from the University of Maryland found that in the past year US beekeepers lost 42 percent of their bees. This is the second highest annual loss ever.
Getting Drunk Like a Medieval Lord Could Help Save the Honeybee
A resurgence in the popularity of mead-drinking (thanks, Game of Thrones) has led to an increase in demand for honey, something that could help the plight of the UK honeybee.
This Man Is Making Honey That Tastes Like Well-Seasoned Italian Food
Thanks to the inner city mix of wildflowers and trees available for bees to forage, hives set up on the roof of a Manchester art gallery are producing an unusual blend of honey.
MUNCHIES Presents: Liquid Gold
For London beekeepers Chris Barnes and Paul Webb, honey is money—literally. MUNCHIES follows the pair as they set up and expand their urban beekeeping business; just follow the buzz.
London's Urban Beekeeping Scene Is Exploding
The gritty city's leafier side has inspired urban beekeepers in droves: In the past five years, the number of beehives in London has roughly doubled.
How to Steal Honey from Angry African Bees
The beekeepers of Zogore, a village in northern Burkina Faso, know better than to approach the hives during the daytime. I followed them in the dead of night on a honey-harvesting mission, but wasn't prepared when the bees infiltrated my beekeeper suit.