In a new study, bumble bees solve a completely novel object-manipulation task. What makes this behavior especially remarkable ...

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

Some bumblebees can spontaneously solve problems, a discovery that further underscores the colorful creatures’ sophisticated ...

Contrary to their name, bumblebees are no bumbling oafs. A new study published in Science on Thursday found that these bees ...

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

In 2024, Olli Loukola of the Finland co-authored a study demonstrating that bumblebees could cooperate to solve complex ...

Movie S4. Task solution in Experiment 3. This movie shows a bee solving the task in Experiment 3. The beginning of the video (habituation phase, without the ball present) is shown at accelerated speed ...

Bumblebees were able to complete several new object-manipulation tasks in a series of groundbreaking experiments.

Kiley Pappas, a fifth-grader at Quail Run Elementary School, likes to jump off things. Unfortunately, jumping off swings and boxes can be both problematic and painful. Kiley has broken both her arm ...

For high school students interested in science, engineering or research, national competitions can be excellent opportunities to gain valuable experience and recognition beyond the classroom.