Dr. Agnes Przewozny reported on July 22, 2026, at 5:00 AM about the detrimental effects of…

Dr. Agnes Przewozny reported on July 22, 2026, at 5:00 AM about the detrimental effects of nighttime lighting on bees. Light pollution affects over a quarter of the Earth's surface and is on the rise, disrupting sleep patterns in both humans and animals, including honeybees. Like humans, honeybees likely experience reduced environmental awareness during sleep, which is crucial for processing experiences and consolidating memory. They create an internal map while sleeping to locate food sources, and sleep deprivation negatively impacts their memory and the accuracy of their waggle dance.