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

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

Intelligence is not something unique to humans—it appears in remarkable ways across the animal kingdom. From problem-solving and tool use to communication and social cooperation, many species display ...

Movie S4. Task solution in Experiment 3. This movie shows a bee solving the task in Experiment 3. The beginning of the video (habituation phase, without the ball present) is shown at accelerated speed ...

New research suggests beluga whales can recognize themselves in mirrors, a cognitive ability previously demonstrated in only ...

Bio-inspired optimisation algorithms draw upon mechanisms observed in nature to address complex global optimisation tasks. These methods harness principles such as genetic evolution, swarm ...

This activity was supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and the United States Government. Support for the work of the Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences is ...