Humans are keeping bees awake at night

[Mike Wehner]

• New research into the effects of manmade chemicals on insects has revealed that common pesticides can dramatically affect the brains of flies and bees.
• The chemicals throw the insects out of sync with the typical sleep/wake cycle, causing them to act differently.
• The flies and bees in the study showed dramatic impacts on the memories of the insects as well.

You might not be fond of flies, bees, or other insects when they appear unannounced in your home, but the fact of the matter is that the tiny creatures play a vital role in the workings of the planet. Plants depend on insects like bees to thrive, and pesticides used in agriculture to kill unwanted pests are having a devastating effect on insects that they aren't even targeting.

Now, new research reveals what some of those unfortunate side-effects are, and they're incredibly scary, especially if you're a bee or fly. The research, which appears as two separate studies, suggests that common manmade chemicals used in pesticides dramatically hinder the cognitive abilities of these important insects. More specifically, it messes with their perception of time, throwing them off of their typical sleep/wake cycle, and destroying their memories.

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