Cafe Scientifique: How hot can it get before insects become sterile? And why does this matter?

The next Cafe Scientifique will be on Tuesday 10 September at 7pm, (arrive for 6.45) in the Lincoln Arts Centre. Join us for drinks and an informative discussion, which will be on:

How hot can it get before insects become sterile? And why does this matter?

Brief synopsis:
Insects are fundamental to our lives: they pollinate our crops, eat other pests, degrade rotten matter that can be eventually reused by other organisms, and are food for countless other species. It’s safe to say, the world would be a different place without insects.

As our climate gets hotter, we are not the only species having to adapt, insects must deal with heat too. In this talk we will explore recent research that is showing a specific weakness in lots organisms, including insects. Reproduction seems particularly sensitive to heat stress. What are the implications for insects, and other species that depend on the temperature of their surroundings? Book your ticket here and come along to find out: https://lincolnartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/

I look forward to seeing many of you there again as we kick off a new year.

Story submitted by Sean Morton
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