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Why Are The Bees Dying?

Join Joe Hanson as he explores curiosity and illuminates the science behind… well, everything.

Why Are The Bees Dying?

Season 3 Episode 33 | 4m 1s

Bees, wild and domesticated, are in big trouble. Bee colonies are dying off at alarming rates, and the cause isn't clear. Pesticides, habitat loss, disease… there's a laundry list of likely culprits. We rely on these tiny pollinators for a majority of our fruits, veggies, and nuts… if they disappear, could we be next?

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