Social Insects, Biting Bugs and a Potted History of Honey




The Naked Scientists Podcast show

Summary: This week we get bitten by the bug as Ian Burgess talks about the nasties that nibble us in the night, William Foster discusses social insects and how individuals in colonies communicate, Bee Wilson describes the useful properties of honey, and Megan Frederickson reveals how Amazonian ants use formic acid to create Devils Gardens. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>