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Kenya Fernandes

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Australia’s native bees have an unusual power that can fight antibiotic resistance

Australia’s native bees have an unusual power that can fight antibiotic resistance

Wet food usually spoils, yet much of stingless bee honey stays remarkably free from harmful microbes.

04.11.2026 10

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Honey bee hives have ‘living immune systems’ which defend against disease

Healthy honey bee colonies are remarkably good at keeping harmful microbes under control. A new study shows how they do it.

20.10.2026 100

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Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria

The next jar of Australian honey you buy may just be doing more good than you realise.

02.03.2026 40

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