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

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

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

Ask enough successful entrepreneurs how they built their companies and a pattern starts to emerge. Most didn’t begin with a ...

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

With no training, bumblebees can work out how to use a ball like a ladder to feed on sugar from an out-of-reach flower.

Should we fear problems? Tulane University President Michael A. Fitts argues overcoming obstacles is necessary for innovation ...

Bumblebees appear to be capable of coming up with creative solutions to new problems to get a sugary reward—and their ...

Problem-solving is an essential life skill that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges effectively. Have you ever found yourself staring at a problem, feeling like you’re trying to ...

We’ve all experienced that magic moment when, after countless frustrating hours of experimentation and racking your brain, the object of our attention starts working. The 3D printer finally produces ...