We’ve long been told that honeybees are the backbone of agriculture; and the more, the better. But what if that’s not the whole story? In this episode, Dr. Ainhoa Magrach joins us to explore how too much of a good …
Pollination Overload: Why More Honey Bees Don’t Always Mean Better Crops (Ep. 67) Read more »
What if bumble bees were more like nutritionists than we ever imagined? In this episode, Dr. Justin Bain shares his eight-year study from the Colorado Rockies, revealing that wild bumble bees don’t forage randomly—they make strategic choices based on the …
The Nutrient Niche: What Bumble Bees Eat (Ep. 66) Read more »
By 2030, the United Nations predicts that 60% of the world’s population will live in cities. As urban areas expand to accommodate this growth, natural habitats are often replaced with concrete ones. That shift raises an important question: can urban …
Living with Bees: Urban Harmony & Habitat (Ep. 65) Read more »
Urban park or cattle field? Bees don’t care where your garden grows. What do they care about? The right flowers, in the right place, at the right time. Our guest, Dr. Laura Russo, discusses her study on how different types …
Beyond the Bloom: What Really Attracts Bees to Gardens (Ep. 64) Read more »
Keto, paleo, Mediterranean, low-carb. There are a wide variety of diets out there for us humans. In general, we know what’s personally good for our own bodies and eat food that keeps us fit and healthy. Taking this sentiment into …
A Bee Buffet: Surprising Insights into What Bees Choose to Eat (Ep.63) Read more »
As urbanization continues to impact ecosystems worldwide, there’s increasing interest in understanding how our ever-growing cities interact with native pollinators like bees. The assumption that urbanization spells disaster for biodiversity is often considered a given. But let’s think differently today. …
Between Asphalt and Agriculture: Where Bees Find a Home (Ep. 62) Read more »
In a world where biodiversity is increasingly under threat, our urban landscapes hold untapped potential for ecological balance. So how should urban greenery be managed? As manicured lawns or organic meadows? Traditional lawns, with their aesthetic appeal, often rely on …
Rethinking Urban Green Space for Bees: Meadowscaping (Ep.61) Read more »
In a world where native bees and biodiversity are threatened, change can start with a simple shift in perspective, a spark of inspiration, or a moment of serendipitous clarity. Leigh Biagi’s journey encapsulates all these elements, illustrating how passion channeled …
Planting Change: Leigh Biagi’s Path to Pollinators (Ep. 60) Read more »
Bees and butterflies rely heavily on nectar for survival—but in today’s cities, native blooms are scarce, and a hidden danger may be lurking in the few that remain. Modern urban environments introduce a host of pollutants, and recent research reveals …
Toxic Nectar: How Pollinators are Exposed to Metals in Urban Landscapes Read more »
Wild bee populations are in steep decline, yet researchers and conservationists face a critical challenge—there simply isn’t enough data to guide effective conservation efforts. But what if birds could help fill the gaps? Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Josée Rousseau …
Birds, Bees, and Big Data: Rethinking Conservation (Ep. 58) Read more »