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Ohio solar farm is now home to more than 3 million honey bees. Veteran beekeepers turn land around panels into pollinator habitat

In Ohio, Big Plain Solar is pioneering a unique blend of renewable energy and agriculture by integrating over 50 hives of honey bees into its solar farm. The initiative employs pollinator-friendly plants, enhancing the ecosystem while producing electricity. Run by veterans, this project not only supports sustainable land use but also contributes to improved soil health and reduced maintenance costs, showcasing how innovative practices can benefit both energy and agriculture.

Bee theft in Australia: Over 800,000 bees stolen from Queensland farms, beekeepers face heavy losses

Commercial beekeepers in Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands are dealing with major losses after dozens of established colonies disappeared from their properties. Some hives had been stripped of bees, brood and frames, prompting police to consider whether the people responsible had specialist beekeeping knowledge. The missing colonies were used for honey production and crop pollination, including during the avocado-growing season.

Celldex shares slip 15% as safety concerns cloud skin drug trial win

(Rewrites throughout to add company comments, adds shares in paragraph 2, analyst comment in paragraph 5)- Celldex Therapeutics said on Tuesday its experimental

20-acre garden, 40 hives, 2 million bees: Texas woman quits job to become full-time beekeeper. But she won’t sell the honey for one surprising reason

Texas-based beekeeper Erika Thompson cares for around two million bees across 40 hives, turning her lifelong fascination with insects into a dedicated effort to protect bee colonies. For Thompson, beekeeping is less about collecting honey and more about providing bees with a safe environment to thrive. She believes the honey they produce is vital to their survival and that bees need it more than people do. Through her work, she highlights the importance of protecting these pollinators and supporting their role in the ecosystem.

For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hives

Wild European honeybee colonies, once thought to be extinct, are now classified as endangered. These bees, living freely without managed hives, face an alarming decline due to habitat destruction and parasites. A recent study predicts their population could plummet by 56 percent in just ten years. Urgent conservation measures are necessary to protect these vital pollinators from disappearing altogether.

Kenya’s farmers turn to beehive fences to keep crop-raiding elephants away, creating a surprising path toward human-elephant coexistence

Dedicated to researching elephant ecology and behavior, Save the Elephants operates vital research facilities. Their Samburu research station is home to over 900 identified elephants, while a center in Tsavo works on innovative human-elephant coexistence strategies. One notable solution is the use of beehive fences, which protect agricultural lands and help communities thrive. The organization is committed to securing a brighter future for elephants on a rapidly changing continent.

Beyoncé has 80,000 bees at home. American singer reveals how beekeeping helps her daughters

Beyoncé's album B'Day has returned to the top of music charts after its deluxe edition release. She also revealed her unusual hobby of beekeeping in a past interview. The American singer kept two beehives at home, housing approximately eighty thousand bees. This hobby was connected to her daughters' allergies. Read on to know more about it.

Emmy Awards 2026: Jean Smart makes Emmy history as Hollywood celebrates TV’s biggest night; Check full list of winners

In a remarkable night at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, Jean Smart achieved her fifth Emmy for her portrayal in Hacks, etching her name in history. Noah Wyle celebrated his second Emmy for The Pitt, and Rhea Seehorn scored her first Emmy with her role in Pluribus. The event also saw a surprising victory for Stephen Root as outstanding supporting actor in a comedy, recognizing the best in television excellence.

Meet Mikaila Ulmer, the young entrepreneur who turned her family lemonade recipe into a growing business while donating part of her profits to help save endangered bees

Mikaila Ulmer turned two childhood bee stings into an unexpected business idea. After learning how important bees are to pollination, the young Austin entrepreneur paired that lesson with her great-grandmother’s lemonade recipe. Me & the Bees Lemonade grew from local sales into a U.S. retail brand, while Ulmer directed part of the business toward bee conservation and education.

ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 75: Delisting, merger, demerger: Long restructuring story of one auto ancillary

Last week's auto-ancillary story dealt with another major participant in the same broad industry. This week's business is dramatically narrower. It operates from one manufacturing location, derives almost all product sales from one safety-critical category and is 75% promoter-owned. Yet it has survived multiple attempts to change its listed status and corporate structure. Its latest disclosures raise another important question: Where exactly does the listed business end and the wider MNC group's business begin?

This Kentucky man loved eating steak; one severe reaction changed everything. Today, he runs a farm of 400 ostriches to get the taste of beef back

Brent Williams faced a life-altering challenge when he developed alpha-gal syndrome due to tick bites, rendering mammalian meat unsafe for consumption. In his quest for alternatives, he turned to ostrich meat, which remarkably delivers a similar flavour profile to beef. Today, as a co-founder of Alpha Roost Farms, he raises an impressive flock of over 400 ostriches, offering a delicious option for those with similar allergies, rekindling a once-loved taste.

Kentucky man develops a life-threatening red meat allergy after a steak sandwich. Now he raises ostriches for a taste of beef

A rising concern regarding tick-borne allergies is limiting the consumption of mammal meat for many people. In response, ostrich meat emerges as a nutritious alternative that tastes similar to beef and is rich in iron. With awareness of alpha-gal syndrome on the rise, farmers are expanding their ostrich flocks to cater to this niche market, benefiting producers while providing a savory option for consumers.

Student accommodation provider The Hive Hostels partners with Crib to digitise operations

The Hive Hostels has partnered with Crib to digitalize its operations and financial systems. The company plans to add 3,000 beds by FY 25 with a Rs 10 crore investment. With a presence in over 10 cities, it aims to enhance efficiency ahead of its IPO next year.

Student housing company The Hive Hostels raises Rs 11.5 crore in pre-IPO funding

Luxury student housing firm The Hive Hostels, operating in over 10 Indian cities, has secured Rs 11.5 crore in pre-IPO funding. Key investors included Shriram Madhav Nene and Max Estates CEO Sahil Vachani. The funds will develop Aurus, a luxury extension, ahead of an IPO planned for next year.

Healthcare veteran Dr Ravindranath Kancherla invests in Makers Hive

The company said that Dr. Ravindranath's investment signifies the successful conclusion of Makers Hive's bridge round, positioning the organization for its upcoming Series A in the next financial year.

Robot hives to help keep the bees buzzing

GoHive raises Rs 2.5 crore from investors

With this funding, GoHive said it aims to double its current size and reach 5,000 seats within a year, with presence in NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai.

Coworking startup, GoHive, to launch its biggest hub in Udyog Vihar

Startups including PeeSafe, Qandle, Wonk Apps and Nuvoretail are already a part of GoHive’s Udyog Vihar community.

GoHive on expansion spree, launches 5th co-working space in Gurugram

With earlier spaces in Ghitorni, Sohna Road- Gurgaon, Gold Course Road- Gurgaon, GoHive is all set to launch its another shared space in Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon next month.

Madison Media acquires controlling stake in Bengaluru's HiveMinds

Balsara declined to give the financials of the deal. HiveMinds, which works with BigBasket, ABOF , Cleartrip and Cloudnine Hospitals, among others, was founded six years ago

The Hive: An integrated workspace with a difference in Bengaluru

The Hive is a new offering of Virtuous Retail, which owns, develops and operates integrated lifestyle centres across the country.

Bees are behind 80 per cent pollination

Bang the middle of all the noise and bustle of Bengaluru, worker bees collect nectar from flowers and return to their queen-bee.

Xolo launches proprietary user interface 'Hive'

The smartphone with 'HIVE Inside' is priced at Rs 13,999 and will be available at authorised retail outlets across the country, next week onwards.