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World Bee Day is celebrated every year on 20 May. This date was chosen by the United Nations (UN) to coincide with the birthday of Anton Janša (1734-1773), a Slovenian pioneer who is recognized as the founder of modern beekeeping. Honeybees are among the most important pollinators. Bees ensure not only agricultural productivity, but also the health and diversity of the environment – essential elements for the survival of humanity. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness by highlighting the essential role that bees and other pollinators play in maintaining biodiversity and global food...

On May 4 and 5, 2026, the Institute of Zoology, Laboratory of Systematics and Molecular Phylogeny organized a series of six lectures for students of the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae Testemițanu", carried out in the framework of promoting interdisciplinary research and strengthening the scientific skills of young researchers. The current topics in the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, toxicology, and mathematical modeling used in research were examined: mathematical modeling of the toxicity testing processes of synthetic substances – Nadejda Railean, scientific...

Today, April 1, we celebrate World Bird Day or International Bird Day, with the aim of raising awareness of the need to protect birds by protecting their habitats, marking the return of birds from their wintering areas. World Bird Day has been celebrated annually since 1906, based on the Convention for the Protection of Birds, signed in Paris on March 19, 1902. Birds play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, contributing significantly to the health of ecosystems. However, many bird species are threatened by habitat loss, climate change and unsustainable human activities. The main...