Wildfire Smoke Disorients Bees | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Wildfire smoke from Canada is hijacking bees’ senses—blocking their antennae, cutting off brain oxygen, and throwing off their navigation. Scientists in Michigan, including researcher Zachary Huang, discovered this while studying bee swimming behavior. With bees already under pressure, this adds another layer of risk to global food security: one-third of our food depends on them. Beekeepers warn the fallout could mean lower crop yields and higher prices. Experts urge reducing pesticide use and mindful burning to protect these vital pollinators—and our plates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…