We have covered the lives and behaviors of bees a few times here on the programme. So much so we thought we’ve seen and heard it all.
Well, we may have been wrong about that…in particular, with something to do with the dance they perform in the hive and how it relates to their ability to communicate and navigate.
Prof. Jürgen Tautz is a bee expert, animal ... Show More
Oct 4
Symbiosis: Collaboration in Nature
Guests:Rowan Hooper, author of ‘Togetherness: Symbiosis and the Hidden Story of Life’s Greatest Collaborations’Matthew Campbell, Professor of Genetics at TCDCiara Greene, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, UCD
37m 13s
Jul 2022
Liquid Gold: The Wonder Of Honey
Honey bees know a lot about honey, and humans are starting to catch up. Scientists are now looking at how the chemicals in honey affect bee health. With the help of research scientist Bernarda Calla, Short Wave producer Berly Mccoy explains the chemical complexities of honey, how ... Show More
11m 38s
Jan 2021
The Buzz on Bee Barf! (encore)
Once upon a time, scientists believed that bees chose plants with the sweetest nectar. But new research shows that there's actually more to the story. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an epic tale of one Gramma BEE-Force, and a bunch of barf - for SCIENCE! It's the Who, What, When, Whe ... Show More
30m 1s
Nov 2021
Bee Superfood: Exploring Honey's Chemical Complexities
Honey bees know a lot about honey, and humans are starting to catch up. Scientists are now looking at how the chemicals in honey affect bee health. With the help of research scientist Bernarda Calla, Short Wave producer Berly McCoy explains the chemical complexities of honey, how ... Show More
11m 39s