World Bee Day and our health.

This essay is a compilation of my interests in bees over the years since I graduated in Agricultural Science in 1965. We celebrate the tiny heroes that nourish us.

May 20, 2025

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World Bee Day: Celebrating the Tiny Heroes that Nourish Humanity

Introduction: A Day to Thank the Bees

Every year on May 20th, people worldwide celebrate World Bee Day – a day dedicated to recognizing the critical importance of bees for our survival and ecosystems [1]. The United Nations established this day to commemorate Anton Janša, a Slovenian pioneer…

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