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Scientists in Finland found bees could solve an insect version of the classic “box-and-banana” problem.
Mikko Törmänen
Despite having tiny brains, bumblebees have demonstrated a remarkable ability to socially learn how to use tools, solve simple puzzles, and cooperate to achieve a goal. It seems they can also solve object-manipulation tasks without any previous training, according to a new paper published in the journal Science. According to the authors, it’s the first time this kind of spontaneous problem-solving has been demonstrated in an insect.
