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Tamil Nadu's wild honey hunters
Tamil Nadu's wild honey hunters
Traditional honey gathering in the hills of western Tamil Nadu is under threat as bee populations decline.
Bedbugs: Small, resistant and very hard to fight
Bedbugs: Small, resistant and very hard to fight
Paris is fighting bedbugs. The parasites are extremely hard to get rid of. Our author found out the hard way.
Hungarian beekeepers face uncertain future
Hungarian beekeepers face uncertain future
Times are tough for Hungary's beekeepers: Competition from Ukrainian honey is driving prices down.
UK butterfly count aims to help save species
UK butterfly count aims to help save species
Conservationists in the UK have launched the world's largest butterfly hunt asking citizens to help counting butterflies
Using bytes and bees to enhance green smallholders
Using bytes and bees to enhance green smallholders
A startup in Zambia is helping farmers to form saving circles, access payment services and receive personalized advice.
Cricket swarm invades city in US state of Nevada
Cricket swarm invades city in US state of Nevada
Millions of Mormon crickets have invaded the city of Elko, blanketing homes and roads for weeks.
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In the spotlight
'Bee queen' dons a disguise to flout Taliban work rules
The beekeeper says she hides her identity to get around the Taliban's restrictions on women working outside their homes.
Insects on the menu as EU approves two for human consumption
Swapping steaks for crickets can cut greenhouse gases and slow extinction, but persuading people will be tricky.
Helping bees and crops adapt to heat stress
Heat stress is impacting nectar and pollen in flowers and the pollinating power of bees. But there are ways to adapt.
It's do or die for Germany's forests
The health of German forests is in terminal decline, with global heating and poor management both to blame.