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 • 74 episodes
The Bee's Knees
Latest Episodes
RePollinate: Hands-on Help for Native Pollinators
Small steps can reshape entire landscapes. In this episode, we feature RePollinate, a Scottish charity mobilizing communities and businesses to safeguard the UK’s pollinators. Nick Trull walks us through the charity’s hands‑on projects that bre...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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14:55
How Pesticides Endanger Wild Bees
Think pesticide assessments protect wild bees? Think again. Dr. Sabrina Rondeau uncovers how soil pesticide exposure threatens ground‑nesting bees; risks overlooked by current regulations that focus only on honey bees. Her research reveals why ...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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11:04
Bees in the Fast Lane: Roadsides as Pollinator Havens
Today’s episode takes us to the Brazilian savanna — for a bit of capybara spotting, but for a surprising discovery along the roadside. Dr. Monize Altomare’s recent study shows that even narrow strips of vegetation beside highways can support ri...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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9:22
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