EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 1 MIN
Bumblebees Solve Ball Puzzle Without Training
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Bumblebees are proving they’re way smarter than we think—solving complex, never-before-seen puzzles like rolling a ball into a pit for a reward, without any training. With just one million neurons, they outsmart expectations that big brains are needed for clever problem-solving. Sixteen out of twenty-two bees succeeded, and some even found sneaky shortcuts, showing surprising ingenuity. Scientists now wonder if they can distinguish useful tools from useless ones—hinting at deeper cognitive abilities hidden in these tiny, buzzing engineers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ccc683f128c279c8
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