Yanet Sepúlveda and Isobel Sexton from the Buzz Club (University of Sussex) discuss the Bees and Heatwaves project that is investigating the impacts of extreme weather on bee populations.
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Spiders, Earthworms and Beetles: The Impacts of Cover Crop Frost Tolerance
Dr Amelia Hood (University of Reading) presents the results of a collaborative experiment looking at invertebrate-associated ecosystem benefits from cover crops.
Refurbishing the Bee Hotel: Different Bees, Different Needs
Dr Linda Birkin & Isobel Sexton from the Buzz Club (University of Sussex) report their findings on what does and doesn’t work when it comes to providing your very own Air Bee ‘n’ Bee.
The Plight of the Bumblebee: A 12-Year Reintroduction Case Study
Dr Nikki Gammans (Bumblebee Conservation Trust) presents the story of the Short-haired Bumblebee, its extinction in Britain and a long-term reintroduction programme.
Nature Overheard: Acoustic Monitoring for Insects Through Community Science
Dr Abigail Lowe from the Natural History Museum explains how you can help investigate the impact of noise pollution on insects.
Darwin’s Earthworms: A Groundbreaking Piece of Soil Ecology
Kerry Calloway (Earthworm Society of Britain) takes us on a 44-year journey through Darwin’s research into earthworms, their intelligence and ecological importance.