Bumblebees Have Chimp-Like Problem-Solving Abilities Despite Tiny Brains: New research may upend the cognitive primacy of humans and other large-brained vertebrates

Bumblebees appear to be capable of coming up with creative solutions to new problems to get a sugary reward—and their strategies include cheating

Insects join list of species capable of solving simple ‘box-and-banana’ problem that demonstrates basic intelligence

Scientists in Finland found bees could solve an insect version of the classic "box-and-banana" problem.

Scientists observe bumblebees rolling a ball underneath a flower to get sugar, showing complex problem-solving abilities.

Bumblebees Have Chimp-Like Problem-Solving Abilities Despite Tiny Brains: New research may upend the cognitive primacy of humans and other large-brained vertebrates