Cell Phones Are Confusing Bees

Bees
Bees
Bees

According to new research by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, cell phone waves can confuse bees’ communication. 83 experiments testing the effect of cell phones on bees while they were off, in standby or making a call. The electromagnetic fields disorient the bees, making them susceptible to incoming swarms on the hive. Read the full article at FastCompany.com

About Shelly Palmer

Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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