Articles on Honey

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A bee collects pollen on a flower on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa in July, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

How AI can help protect bees from dangerous parasites

Traditional methods for controlling Varroa mites are becoming less effective, but AI-enabled non-invasive methods could help improve detection and keep bees safe.
Honeybees crawl over a honey comb at the Honey Meadows Farm in DeWinton, Alta. in May 2024. Analyzing honey samples can provide vital clues as to the spread of harmful pollutants in any given area. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

How honeybees can help us monitor pollution across Canada

Honeybees can act as a key ally in pollution monitoring efforts across Canada.
Yao honey-hunters harvesting a honeybee nest in Niassa Special. Reserve, Mozambique, where human-honeyguide cooperation still thrives. Photo by Jessica van der Wal

Why it’s crucial to safeguard the ancient practice of finding wild honey with birds

Cooperating with honeyguides has been found to increase food security. It facilitates cultural traditions and enables income or trade.

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