#819 Abuzz About Bees - Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley
The Not Old - Better Show
Paul Vogelzang
4.7 • 107 Ratings
🗓️ 13 June 2024
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Unlocking the Secrets of Honey Bees: Thomas D. Seeley Reveals 20 Mysteries and Their Crucial Role in Biodiversity
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to a captivating episode of The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series, where we explore the intriguing world of honey bees with our distinguished guest, and Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas D. Seeley. Dr. Seeley, a renowned expert in honey bee behavior, has authored the groundbreaking book, available at Apple Books "Piping Hot Bees & Boisterous Buzz Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bees Solved." Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our website and show notes today for more information. Today, we delve into Dr. Seeley's pioneering research, which he'll share during his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation, titled Abuzz About Bees, that has unlocked the secrets behind the communicative movements of honey bees and revealed how worker bees meticulously select a home site for their colony.
Honey bees play an indispensable role in maintaining biodiversity and ensuring our survival, yet many of their behaviors have remained enigmatic—until now. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley's insights into how bees choose their nests, communicate vital information through the iconic waggle dance, and make collective decisions are nothing short of revolutionary. His work not only enhances our understanding of these remarkable insects but also underscores the importance of conserving them.
Join us for this enlightening episode as Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley shares his journey of discovery, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated and intelligent world of honey bees. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or simply curious about the natural world, this conversation promises to deepen your appreciation for these fascinating creatures and the critical role they play in our ecosystem.
My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Thomas Seeley will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our website and show notes today for more information.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, the show covering all things health, wellness, culture, and more. |
| 0:05.8 | The show for all of us who aren't old were better. |
| 0:08.8 | Each week we'll interview superstars, experts, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things, all related to this wonderful experience of getting better, not older. |
| 0:19.0 | Now here's your host, the award-winning Paul Fogle-sang. |
| 0:23.6 | If you're a gardener, like we are here, |
| 0:25.8 | and even if you're not, I want to welcome you |
| 0:28.2 | to an absolutely captivating episode |
| 0:30.7 | of the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series where we |
| 0:34.8 | always explore the intriguing world around us, particularly the world of |
| 0:40.1 | honey bees. With our distinguished guest today Smithsonian Associate Dr Thomas |
| 0:44.4 | D. Seely Dr. Thomas Seely is a renowned expert in Honeybee behavior. He's authored the groundbreaking book available everywhere titled Piping Hot Bees and |
| 0:56.9 | Boisterous Buzzrunners 20 mysteries of Honey Bees solved. |
| 1:01.3 | You gotta check out this book especially the reference to the word |
| 1:04.0 | piping. You'll love this. But Smithsonian Associate Dr Thomas |
| 1:07.6 | Seely will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out |
| 1:12.0 | our website and show notes today for more information but we |
| 1:15.2 | have Dr. Seeley today and we will delve into Dr. Seeley's pioneering research which |
| 1:21.2 | he'll share during his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation and then briefly |
| 1:25.9 | What are appetites with all of that research today? The title of his presentation at Smithsonian Associates is a buzz about bees. |
| 1:35.0 | He's going to help us unlock the secrets behind the communicative movements of honey bees |
| 1:39.6 | and reveal how worker bees meticulously select a home site for their colony. |
| 1:45.2 | This is fascinating. |
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