How a single scientist uses pheromones to command a swarm of bees
In short: This video explores the incredible collective intelligence of animal superswarms. Witness how scientists use queen pheromones to control swarms and discover why these massive biological forces can threaten human infrastructure and food supplies.
The film examines the phenomenon of animal swarms, which function as powerful super-organisms. These massive groups possess a collective intelligence that allows them to behave as a single entity, capable of significant disruption.
The documentary highlights the potential risks these invasions pose to human civilization, including threats to energy supplies, transport systems, cities, and food security. Using advanced photography, it investigates how humans attempt to manage and fight back against these natural forces.
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