Tag Archives: bees

Seeking urban gardens and farms

Help scientists study the effects of heat on pollinators! Wanted: Farms and community gardens in and around Detroit, Toledo, Raleigh, Durham, Atlanta, Athens, Denver, Boulder, Phoenix, and Tucson, especially if cucumbers are grown. Who we are: A team of researchers … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Differential sensitivity of urban bees to heat and dehydration

Have you ever wondered at how some animals, like kangaroo rats, can survive in hot or dry places? New research from our lab suggests that some bees can be quite good at tolerating heating up or drying out, but not … Continue reading

Posted in Media, Science | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment