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Our Future with Bees - Science Talk
By Wonderfest Science
When and where
Date and time
Monday, April 6, 2015 · 7 - 9pm PDT
Location
PianoFight 144 Taylor Street San Francisco, CA
Refund Policy
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Description
Bees are amazing critters. They build ideal hexagonal honeycombs; they communicate through dance; and they solve the “traveling salesman” math problem while pollinating $20 billion worth of US crops each year. The world’s bees can improve economic and ecological sustainability, too, if only we let them. We know the vital importance of bees, yet we also know that they are dying off. What does the future human condition look like in a world that incorporates bees into our architecture, healthcare, and everyday lives? Join Noah Wilson-Rich for a dynamic discussion about bees and how they fit into our future.
Noah Wilson-Rich, PhD, is a behavioral ecologist and beekeeper. He is the author of The Bee: A Natural History (Princeton University Press, 2014) and founder of The Best Bees Company.WHAT: Our Future with Bees
WHO: Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich
WHEN: 7pm, Monday, April 6, 2015
WHERE: PianoFight, 144 Taylor Street, San Francisco <http://tinyurl.com/ol8qntj>
HOW: FREE admission.
WHY: Because we’re curious creatures.
WHY: Because we’re curious creatures.
Image Credit: inhibitat.com Snohetta Vulkan Beehive
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Wonderfest ScienceWonderfest, the San Francisco Bay Area Beacon of Science, is a non-profit educational corporation with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Wonderfest was founded by executive director Tucker Hiatt (tucker@wonderfest.org). Eric Yao (eric@wonderfest.org) is technical director and board chairman. Wonderfest headquarters are located just north of San Francisco—in Marin County—at 47 Alta Way, Corte Madera, CA 94925.
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