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A study recently published in Science found bumblebees are even more cognitively advanced than we realized, demonstrating spontaneous problem-solving abilities similar to big-brained vertebrates.
University of Oulu
Who
scientists, Olli Loukola, Akshaye Bhambore, bumblebees
What
A study recently published in Science found bumblebees are even more cognitively advanced than we realized, demonstrating spontaneous problem-solving abilities similar to big-brained vertebrates.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:02:00 GMT · 2h 50m ago
Where
University of Oulu ·
Why
Researchers set out to prove how smart bumblebees are, designing an obstacle course that required the insects to improvise and solve problems spontaneously.
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This discovery shows that bumblebees possess unexpected cognitive abilities, which could be crucial for their survival as environmental conditions change, given their critical role in pollinating up to 95 percent of flowering species.
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