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

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

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? Come along to find out.

Please join us in the Lincoln Arts Centre on Tuesday 14 January from 6.30pm to 6.45pm, for a 7pm start. Tickets (free) can be booked in advance, or please just turn up on the day. For more information, please visit: https://lincolnartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/

Thanks,
Sean Morton

Story submitted by Nic DeVeaux
ndeveaux@lincoln.ac.uk