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New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do. Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps ...

For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's ShortWave podcast . Over a century ago, the German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler conducted what became a ...

Bumblebees figured out how to get to an out-of-reach reward in a new study, proving they can problem-solve on the fly. (Mikko Törmänen/University of Oulu) For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and ...

Despite having tiny brains, bumblebees have demonstrated a remarkable ability to socially learn how to use tools, solve simple puzzles, and cooperate to achieve a goal. It seems they can also solve ...

In a new study, bumble bees solve a completely novel object-manipulation task. What makes this behavior especially remarkable is that the bees had never been trained. The findings challenge the ...

Happy the Elephant, the beloved Bronx Zoo icon who proved the incredible intelligence of her species and was the center of a “human” rights case, was euthanized Tuesday. The 55-year-old Asian elephant ...