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    Revolutionary Research at Athlone TUS Campus Aims to Revitalize Ireland's Bee Population A groundbreaking study conducted at the Athlone TUS campus is set to play a pivotal role in addressing the decline of Ireland's bee species. Led by PhD candidate Jack Eakins, the innovative doctorate project focuses on developing sterilization technology to combat complex diseases affecting native bees. Professor Neil Rowan, the lead supervisor, has termed the project "a world first" in contributing to the protection of bees facing threats from diseases, lack of food, and loss of habitats. EPA-Coordinated Initiative Tackles Bee Decline In collaboration with Maynooth University, the doctorate project received co-funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It explores a novel approach to treating honey bee-gathered pollen, specifically for the nourishment of commercial bumble bees integral to the pollination industry. The research gains significance as over half of I...

BeeArc Project: Pioneering a Sustainable Future for Bees and Humans In the picturesque village of Goathland, near Whitby, a groundbreaking initiative, the £5m BeeArc project, has taken flight. Designed for environmental activists, concerned citizens, and curious minds, this project delves into the intricate challenges faced by honeybees and, by extension, humanity. In an era of unprecedented change and instability, the honeybee finds itself at a critical juncture. Colony Collapse Disorder, where bees abandon their hives en masse, has wreaked havoc globally, with a staggering 40% disappearance in the US in 2014. The crisis is not just a distant woe; it's affecting honeybees locally, threatening their very existence. James Fearnley, founder and project director, passionately states, “The honeybee is at the end of its tether. The colonies are literally falling apart.” Drawing on 30 years of research, Fearnley proposes a revolutionary approach – harnessing natural medicines from honeyb...