The EU plans a roadmap by 2026 to advance non-animal testing for chemical safety, including a Guiding Group, public monitoring, new technologies like AI, and legal changes by 2029, alongside external reporting by 2028.
Environmental groups and protesters oppose a luxury development in Albania's protected Vjosa-Narta wetland, a vital stopover for migratory flamingos. Concerns include habitat destruction, lack of transparency, and prioritizing private investment over nature conservation.
Research on honeybee queen and worker cells reveals specialized wax environments and 'imperial nurses' adapted for queen development. The cell's composition significantly impacts larval survival and growth.
