Hot temperatures can overwhelm bees’ natural cooling systems.
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On many farms, honeybees buzz about, pollinating berry bushes, nut trees, and melon vines.
Without these tiny insect farmworkers, many of these crops would never reach grocery shelves.
But Jun Chen, a researcher at Texas A&M Kingsville, warns that as the climate warms, honeybees could face trouble.
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