East Tennessee State University Is Making Strides In Understanding The Decline Of Bee Populations With Groundbreaking Research Led By Dr. Melissa Whitaker. The Study Explores The Effects Of Natural Plant Chemicals, Like Caffeine And Nicotine, On Bees. Graduate Student Joshua Foley Has Played A Key Role By Developing Robotic Flowers To Simulate Natural Feeding Conditions. This Research Places Etsu At The Forefront Of Global Efforts To Combat The Alarming Decline In Bee Populations, Which Are Crucial For Pollination And Agriculture.