The Bee's Knees
Bees are astonishingly intelligent, deeply connected little beings whose work keeps ecosystems thriving and our communities fed. They help power sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and healthy landscapes. On The Bee’s Knees, we invite you into their world — a place full of wonder, surprises, and quiet brilliance — and share simple, meaningful ways you can support the real busy bees of our planet.
Podcasting since 2023 • 71 episodes
The Bee's Knees
Latest Episodes
The Digital Climate Footprint: What AI Means for Bees
What does your daily AI query have to do with bees? We explore the hidden connections between digital growth and ecological resilience with Dr. Rob Nicholls. His research found fractional warming from AI‑driven data centers translates into real...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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23:18
Season 4: Bee a Hero
Season 4 of The Bee’s Knees buzzes in this February with a new call to action: Bee a Hero. This season dives into the surprising ways native bees connect to our lives—from the hidden impacts of technology and pesticides to the hopeful stories o...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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1:35
Pollinators in Orbit: How NASA is Helping Map Bee Landscape
In this episode, we’re exploring a fresh approach to bee research. Gwen Kirschke is combining remote sensing technology with ecological research to map floral resources across large landscapes. Supported by a NASA space grant, Gwen's research a...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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10:15
Pollination Overload: Why More Honey Bees Don't Always Mean Better Crops
Can having too many honeybee hives in our landscapes be detrimental? Dr. Ainhoa Magrach led a comprehensive review that brings fresh clarity to a long-standing question—how does the number of honeybee hives in a landscape affect wild pollinator...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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11:46
The Nutrient Niche: What Bumble Bees Eat
Are we planting the right flowers for bees? We’re talking about the surprising dietary habits of wild bumble bees with Dr. Justin Bain who shares fascinating insights into how bumble bees choose their food and why it's essential for their survi...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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15:04