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Queen cell architecture shapes honey bee queen development

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Nest architecture in social insects is often viewed as a static structural component providing shelter or storage. However, the extent to which these constructed...
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22nd COLOSS Conference – SAVE THE DATE: 6th and 7th September 2026 in Bologna

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SAVE THE DATE - 6th and 7th September 2026 Dear COLOSS members, collaborators, and the international bee research community, We are excited to confirm the 22nd...
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Toxicological Implications of Microplastics in Honey: First Evidence from Egypt

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Microplastics (MPs) are emerging toxicological contaminants capable of inducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and carrier-mediated transport of hazardous chemicals. Despite increasing evidence of MPs in...
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Synthetic varroacides in honey bee colonies: A comprehensive monitoring program across the European Union

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Managing Varroa destructor in honey bee colonies remains a constant challenge for beekeepers, requiring a balance between maintaining mite levels low whilst minimizing the...
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Floral diversity enhances winter survival of honeybee colonies across climatic regions

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In temperate climates, winter can be an arduous time for eusocial insects. Survival of honeybee colonies during winter depends on a delicate balance between...
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Reducing honey bee winter mortality with molybdenum supplementation: Field evidence across Europe

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Nutrition is key to improve honey bees’ resilience to environmental stress factors that threaten their health. Yet, little is known about the micronutritional needs...
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Vacancy: IBRA is seeking a new Editor for Bee World journal

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International Bee research Association is seeking a new Editor for Bee World journal.  Bee World is an international journal which provides the link between science...
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Panuwan Chantawannakul Award 2026

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We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the new Panuwan Award, offered by COLOSS to support Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) for...
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Systematic review finds resource overlap but few direct effects of honey bees on wild bees

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Managed honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies have expanded globally, while wild bee populations continue to decline, raising concerns about interspecific food competition. We...
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