Propolis Science

03/13/2026

Bumblebee Queens Can Survive and Breathe Underwater For Over a Week By Cutting Energy Demands
Learn how bumble bee queens can stay alive underwater for over a week by minimizing their metabolism and saving energy.

Learn how bumble bee queens can stay alive underwater for over a week by minimizing their metabolism and saving energy.

03/13/2026

Help hungry bees this spring with these 6 easy 10-minute gardening jobs
Bees are out early and searching for food.

Bees are out early and searching for food

03/13/2026

“Far more than pollinators.” New James Cameron-backed TV series shows bees can build structures – and even eat meat

Take a ‘bees-eye view’ of this incredible, yet often overlooked, insect with TV series Secrets of the Bees.

Take a ‘bees-eye view’ of this incredible, yet often overlooked, insect with TV series Secrets of the Bees

03/13/2026

A 2024 review found that propolis compounds have documented effects on nine of the twelve recognized hallmarks of aging. Nine of twelve. Most pharmaceuticals target one pathway. Most supplements credibly address two or three.

That number stopped me when I first saw it. It sent me deep into the research. The new article is what I found.
Read it here 👇
https://radianthealthproject.org/articles-2-2/propolis/red-propolis-natures-remarkable-multi-tasker/

03/11/2026

03/06/2026

Scientists are discovering that a natural remedy from the beehive might hold the key to protecting our bones. A recent study has explored how propolis, the sticky resin bees use to seal their hives, can help prevent the bone loss often associated with diabetes. This is a major breakthrough because people living with diabetes are at a much higher risk for fractures and weakened bone structure over time.

The research shows that propolis works in two powerful ways. First, it helps regulate blood sugar levels to keep the body in balance. Second, its natural anti-inflammatory properties actually slow down the cells that break down bone while encouraging new bone growth. While more research is needed, this suggests that a simple supplement from nature could eventually become a standard tool for keeping bones strong and healthy in the face of chronic illness.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426826000424

03/06/2026

Watch 'Secrets of the Bees' on National Geographic March 31 8/7c. Stream on Hulu & Disney+.

Watch "SECRETS OF THE BEES" on National Geographic on March 31 at 8/7c. All episodes streaming April 1 on Disney+ and Hulu.

03/06/2026

Toxic "forever chemicals" can accumulate in honeybee colonies and transfer to their honey, and potentially threaten food security and human health, Australian scientists warn in a new study.

Forever chemicals may affect bees’ royal jelly used to feed larvae, scientists say

03/06/2026

HOW MANY BEE SPECIES EXIST?

A recent scientific study has taken a major step towards answering this deceptively simple question. Using a new statistical approach, researchers have produced the first global estimate of bee species richness. While the focus is on bees, the broader aim reaches much further: the same tools could e...

03/06/2026

Finding mad honey in Nepal.
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03/06/2026

Bees’ response to pathogens: Propolis

During flu season, natural remedies that have been trusted for generations become particularly valuable. When upper respiratory infections increase, many people turn to traditional resources that may also support the body’s defense mechanisms. Among these is propolis—the resinous substance that bees have perfected for their own protection and that humans have been using for centuries to support their health.

Propolis is one of the most fascinating yet long-overlooked “invisible heroes” of beekeeping products. Its complex chemical composition not only supports the survival of the bee colony but—when used appropriately—can also support human health. It is a key element of the hive’s internal defense system, long present in folk medicine, and today is the focus of modern phytotherapy and scientific research.
https://www.debrecensun.hu/gastro/2026/02/05/bees-response-to-pathogens-propolis/

03/06/2026

Science knows of 21,000 bee species. There are likely thousands more

Wollongong Wollongong, Mar 2 (The Conversation) It’s a question that has sparked the curiosity of scholars and bee lovers for