News · 7 June 2026

Bumblebees are super clever, just like chimps

Bumblebees are way smarter than we thought, showing they can spontaneously solve problems just like bigger-brained animals. Researchers in Finland watched bumblebees roll tiny Styrofoam balls into position to reach a sweet treat overhead. Almost three-quarters of the bees used the ball like a stepstool in this new study published in Science.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 June 2026 at 12:05

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