From Bees to Biodiversity with Noah Wilson-Rich

About this episode

This episode features Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich discussing the transition from the 'Save the Bees' movement to data-driven ecological restoration.

In this episode we sit down with evolutionary biologist and serial entrepreneur Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich to discuss the critical transition from the "Save the Bees" movement to data-driven ecological restoration. As the founder of The Biodiversity Lab, Best Bees, and the non-profit Urban Bee Lab, Noah leverages "nature-tech"—including AI hive sensors and honey environmental DNA (eDNA) forensic tracking—to transform urban spaces from gray to green. We explore how his teams collaborate with institutions like NASA, MIT, and Harvard to track urban pollinator health, map local plant DNA, and help real estate developers and corporate leaders implement measurable biodiversity strategies that support both global food systems and business resilience.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Flahive

Guest: Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich

Topics covered

• biodiversity
• urban ecology
• pollinator health
• data-driven restoration
• nature-tech

Keywords

• bees
• biodiversity
• urban spaces
• AI hive sensors
• environmental DNA
• pollinator health
• ecological restoration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Biodiversity Lab, Best Bees, Urban Bee Lab, NASA, MIT, Harvard

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