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Prayan Pokharel

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Research scientist, University of Hohenheim

Honey hunters in Nepal scale incredible heights to harvest the honey of the Himalayan cliff bee. Skanda Gautam/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

August 27, 2026

‘Mad honey’ that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide

Prayan Pokharel, University of Hohenheim

The honey is being exported without the knowledge of the honey harvesters that keeps consumers safe.

“Hello there, handsome…” knoelle44/flickr

February 7, 2018

Why some fireflies become femme fatales in their race for survival

Prayan Pokharel, University of Giessen

Beneath their beautiful, flashing facade some female fireflies are ruthless predators.

Monarch caterpillars feeding on milkweed leaves and dropping their faces (taken in the laboratory facility). Prayan Pokharel

August 16, 2017

The hidden secrets of insect poop

Prayan Pokharel, University of Giessen

Bugs use their own defecation to defend their young, locate their homes and increase mating opportunities. For humans, insect faeces may even have untapped medicinal properties.

It’s not too late to get your Himalayan Viagra, but it’ll cost you. Max Pixel

June 5, 2017

‘Himalayan Viagra’ is threatened by fervent Chinese demand and climate change

Prayan Pokharel, University of Giessen

The coveted and unusual aphrodisiac found only at very high altitudes can fetch up to US$100,000 a kilo.

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