Bee populations are shrinking, but the buzz about robot bees to the rescue is premature

The fairy-like inspired by how dandelion puffballs float through the air. It may be a new way of pollinating forests.

If the ultimate buzz-kill were to occur, and bees (and other pollinating insects) go extinct, how will the flowers and trees and crops be pollinated?

The answer, according to some engineers, might make you say “how cute” and “how depressing” in the same breath.