Ancient Honey
Ancient Cuisine Part 1: Dormice Dipped in Honey, Fermented Fish Sauce and Flamingo. Honey was indispensable to many ancient civilisations as a natural sweetener and…
Ancient Cuisine Part 1: Dormice Dipped in Honey, Fermented Fish Sauce and Flamingo. Honey was indispensable to many ancient civilisations as a natural sweetener and…
What is the oldest known bee? Perfectly preserved in amber, the oldest known fossil bee is Trigona Prisca.
The very first bee? Let’s go back a little further. It’s a long way home, but it is fascinating, nonetheless.
Frozen Part 2: The Cold Imposter, Bombus hyperboreus. The Arctic bumblebee (Bombus polaris) is widespread around the Arctic Circle, where it has evolved unique behavioural…
Bombus hyperboreus is a social parasite! They ruthlessly exploit all the Arctic bumblebees’ hard work. Find out more about this annoying pest!
What sort of bees can exist within the Arctic Circle, and how do they cope with the frigid conditions? Meet the Bombus Polaris.
Gynandromorphism and the Motherless Bee. This discussion centres around a rare genetic condition that is best recognised amongst organisms in which there is significant sexual…
Did you know, there are about 20,000 registered Australian beekeepers, who manage a total of around 650,000 hives? Find out more about bees in Australia.
The Honey Bee in Australia Part 1: A Bicentennial Looms. Prior to European settlement in Australia, the indigenous peoples had for generations been harvesting ‘sugarbag’…