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<strong>Sweat bees, tiny insects often mistaken for flies, are attracted to human perspiration and can drink sweat for its salt content. Despite their small size (some species are less than 1/4 inch long), these metallic-colored bees are important pollinators for many wildflowers and crops.</strong>(Photo Credit: Unsplash.com)
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<strong>Beavers are nature's engineers, capable of felling trees up to 30 cm in diameter to build dams that can transform landscapes and create diverse wetland habitats. </strong>(Photo Credit: dorset wildlife trust james burland)
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The UAE's collaboration between ne'ma and ADQ is a crucial move to reduce the 38% of food waste that leads to a $1.6 billion annual loss, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030. (Credit: Susannah Townsend)
UAE Leverages Public-Private Collaboration to Combat Food Waste
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Citizen Science Revolutionizes Crop Testing, Boosting Food Security
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