Short Wave

Why are bees special? We get inside a hive to find out

April 7, 2026·13 min·5-min readnarrativescience
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This episode of NPR’s Shortwave explores the sophisticated social intelligence, culture, and survival strategies of honeybees, revealed through stunning footage from the National Geographic docuseries Secrets of the Bees and insights from entomologist Dr. Sammy Ramsey. The conversation

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Sammy Ramsey

narrative on Short Wave

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Sammy RamseyEmily Kwong

Companies

National GeographicNPRUSDAQueen Mary University of London

Research & Papers

Secrets of the Bees

Topics

Climate ChangeEcologyGeneticsLong Form JournalismMental HealthWomens Health

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