Hr2: Bumblebee Senses, Summer Science Projects, Inside the Minds of Zoo Animals

Science Friday

How well do we understand the emotional well-being of zoo animals? Plus, DIY experiments to keep your kitchen chemists and backyard explorers busy throughout the summer vacation, and a look at how bumblebees use hairs on their bodies to pick up on weak electrical signals emitted by flowers.

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