Bee Superfood: Exploring Honey's Chemical Complexities

Short Wave

English - November 18, 2021 05:10 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 5.7K ratings
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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 it helps keep honey bees resilient, and what role it may play in saving the bees.

Read Berly's full story on honey in Knowable Magazine: https://bit.ly/3qIXRN3