Extreme Heat Waves Disrupt Honey Bee Thermoregulation and Threaten Colony Survival

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Jan 14, 2026, 8:25 pm88 ptsTrending
Although honey bees have the ability to regulate hive temperatures, new research published in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology shows that extreme summer heat can overwhelm these critical pollinators' cooling systems, leading to significant colony population declines.

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Extreme Heat Waves Disrupt Honey Bee Thermoregulation and Threaten Colony Survival

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