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Bumblebees Demonstrate Complex Problem-Solving Abilities

New research indicates that bumblebees, despite their tiny brains, are capable of solving complex problems, similar to the cognitive abilities observed in chimpanzees and elephants. This discovery challenges previous understandings of insect intelligence.

7 Jun, 09:00 — 7 Jun, 09:00
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NPRHigh64d ago

Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants

New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.

By Ari Daniel

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First report: der-standard · 7 Jun, 04:00Full coverage: 3 · 7hWindow: 7h
der-standard7 Jun, 04:00First to report

Hummeln stellen Wissen über Intelligenz bei Insekten auf den Kopf

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NPR7 Jun, 09:00

Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants

2h later
telex7 Jun, 10:30Latest update

A poszméhek a szezámmagnyi agyukkal is képesek olyan komplex problémákat megoldani, mint a csimpánzok

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