The disappearance of the bees

The means for surveying agricultural areas: satellites, photo planes, drones. From the study

Satellites and drones can save the pollinating insects

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Satellites and drones can provide vital information that can contribute to the protection of pollinators in nature. New research examines new ways of utilizing these technologies in order to track the availability of flowers, when research
In bumble bees, each worker is important to the functioning of the hive. Photo: Reut Alon

Not just any bee

Impressive learning abilities, unique pollination methods and fur that is nice to pet (but not worth it): studies from recent years reveal the amazing world of bumblebees, and warn against the severe damage to them due to the climate crisis.
A bee on a blue and white flower. Photography by Boaz Ben Zeev

Why do both humans and bees prefer the color blue?

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beehive. Photo: shutterstock

Why do the bees stop dancing?

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The winner of the Wolf Prize for Agriculture, Prof. Gene Robinson, a few minutes after winning on the balcony of the Knesset. Photo: Avi Blizovsky

"With the help of the insight we received from decoding the genome of the bees, we will be able to fight the collapse of the beehives"

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The bees of the sea

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A bee controlled by a parasite. Photograph from: A, Runckel C, Ivers J, Quock C, Siapno T, et al. (2012). "A new threat to honey bees, the parasitic phorid fly Apocephalus borealis". PLoS ONE 7 (1).

Flying zombies

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An almond tree blooms in the north of the country. Photo: Vitaly Sofron, shutterstock

The almond blossoms - too early

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A bumble bee sucks nectar and in the process pollinates a flower. Photo: shutterstock

Everything is honey (but only for now)

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Tasmanian wolf, illustration from 1908. Illustration: shutterstock

Animals and plants are dying out at an alarming rate but there is something you can do

It is possible that the honey substitute does not provide the bees with the protection they need to deal with the pesticides. Photography: Shutterstock

Has the bee disappearance puzzle been solved?

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