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Health & Science1h 55m ago

A new study indicates that bumblebees can utilize surrounding objects to solve a novel and challenging puzzle.

Oulu, Finland

Who
scientists, bumblebees
What
A new study indicates that bumblebees can utilize surrounding objects to solve a novel and challenging puzzle.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:18:45 GMT · 1h 55m ago
Where
Oulu, Finland ·
Why
Researchers at the University of Oulu in Finland conducted an experiment to see if bumblebees could show 'insight' similar to chimpanzees.
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This research reveals that bumblebees possess cognitive abilities, including insight, beyond previous understanding, challenging conventional views on insect intelligence. It expands the known scope of problem-solving in the animal kingdom, particularly for creatures with small brains.

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