Futureproof Extra: The science behind bees' w...

We tend to glean a lot of meaning from the random occurrences in our lives, it can give us a sense of place in a chaotic and frightening world.But what are the chances of seemingly impossible, miraculous events in our lives and can we reduce them down to numbers and figures?In th ...  Show more

Guest: Damien Woods, Professor of Computer Science in the Hamilton Institute at Maynooth University 

New research shows that bees “buzz” in more than the way you might think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

We help Ryan and Ryan, and learn what bees are thinking. 

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 ...  Show more

Once upon a time, scientists believed that bees chose plants with the sweetest nectar. But new research shows that there's actually more to the story. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an epic tale of one Gramma BEE-Force, and a bunch of barf - for SCIENCE! It's the Who, What, When, Whe ...  Show more