PS: I think it’s unlikely these bees have really figured out how to unscrew bottle caps. But who knows? There’s evidence that bees can manipulate objects with a goal in mind – and can learn to do so by watching each other. https://t.co/JwtksRTd3b https://t.co/sOlJtUr2ZE
Bumblebees show cognitive flexibility by improving on an observed complex behavior.
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The collective discussions express strong agreement with the article, citing examples like bees learning complex behaviors and teaching each other, while words such as 'smarter than we thought' and 'fascinating' reflect high interest. The tone is enthusiastic and proud, with some posts connecting the study to broader themes like evolution and intelligence, contributing to the overall perception of a groundbreaking impact.
Most discussions praise the findings, emphasizing bee intelligence and behavioral flexibility, with many asserting that bees are smarter than previously thought.
There is high curiosity and enthusiasm about the research, with multiple comments highlighting how surprising or cool the findings are.
Posts indicate a moderate level of engagement, with some commenters reflecting on implications and sharing related studies or ideas, but not deeply analyzing methods.
The discussion suggests a significant impact on how we understand insect cognition and its relevance to broader biological and evolutionary questions, which many believe could change perspectives on pollinators.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky#Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a reward, all bees did it perfectly on 1st try. They then surprised the scientists even more, by thinking up more efficient ways to do it https://t.co/Wa5iM4iA9i https://t.co/31g0c7evxq
They were able to teach bees to play bee soccer and studies showed that after learning the behavior, the bees were able to teach their sisters how to do it too and improve upon the techniques. Really cool study in behavioral flexibility in invertebrates https://t.co/WrvLEoDr1n https://t.co/5Z4pWRnFMK
El artículo es Loukola OJ, Solvi C, Coscos L, Chittka L. Bumblebees show cognitive flexibility by improving on an observed complex behavior. Science. 2017 Feb 24;355(6327):833-836. doi: 10.1126/science.aag2360. PMID: 28232576 https://t.co/lZn78EMfiw
Bumblebees show cognitive flexibility by improving on an observed complex behavior https://t.co/Ggy54b5dhE
Determining the cognition of bees is vital for understanding our own intelligence, how cognition has evolved, and how we treat and influence these important pollinators.
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Bienen und Hummeln die besser lernen können bringen mehr Futter nach Hause! https://t.co/4hPO8Tr7XB via @YouTube
他個体からボールの運び方を学べるだけじゃなく、効率まで上げてしまうハチさん Bumblebees show cognitive flexibility by improving on an observed complex behavior | Science https://t.co/UXuq8PfWxy
@T_Fiolet @astropierre Une autre étude montre des bourdons manipulant des balles mais c'était pour obtenir une récompense. https://t.co/26k18YVBkn Ici, si j'ai bien saisi, ils concluent que les bourdons le font pour "jouer". Je suis curieux de lire. Merci pour l'article!
Bumblebees show cognitive flexibility by improving on an observed complex behavior https://t.co/Ggy54b5dhE
RT @LChittka: @rcannon992 @SamadiHGD @KaarleMakela @HaDiMaBouDi @QM_SBBS @QMULSciEng In a previous study we trained them to roll balls to a…
@rcannon992 @SamadiHGD @KaarleMakela @HaDiMaBouDi @QM_SBBS @QMULSciEng In a previous study we trained them to roll balls to a target area, as a form of simple tool use. Balls were simply the objects that they could manipulate most easily https://t.co/FWMPE5RPkw
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
RT @ITomMontgomery: #Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a…
#Bees Bumblebees are smarter than we thought. When they watched a bee trained to roll a ball through a maze to get a reward, all bees did it perfectly on 1st try. They then surprised the scientists even more, by thinking up more efficient ways to do it https://t.co/Wa5iM4iA9i https://t.co/31g0c7evxq
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RT @LoukolaOlli: Determining the cognition of bees is vital for understanding our own intelligence, how cognition has evolved, and how we t…
RT @LoukolaOlli: Determining the cognition of bees is vital for understanding our own intelligence, how cognition has evolved, and how we t…
Determining the cognition of bees is vital for understanding our own intelligence, how cognition has evolved, and how we treat and influence these important pollinators.
RT @EluTranscendent: They were able to teach bees to play bee soccer and studies showed that after learning the behavior, the bees were abl…
They were able to teach bees to play bee soccer and studies showed that after learning the behavior, the bees were able to teach their sisters how to do it too and improve upon the techniques. Really cool study in behavioral flexibility in invertebrates https://t.co/WrvLEoDr1n https://t.co/5Z4pWRnFMK
@evan_westra Here are some articles I think you may want to read! https://t.co/BBtjtBTKLe https://t.co/UgJ7mKE622 https://t.co/BxdjOXApzO
@AnneCroucher @jgordon5 Oh dear… Intelligence: “the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills” Bees have that: https://t.co/f1glSDElyK As do many many other insects. Ants display high level of social intelligence for example.
El artículo es Loukola OJ, Solvi C, Coscos L, Chittka L. Bumblebees show cognitive flexibility by improving on an observed complex behavior. Science. 2017 Feb 24;355(6327):833-836. doi: 10.1126/science.aag2360. PMID: 28232576 https://t.co/lZn78EMfiw
The original article, in Science, is here: https://t.co/HIoDToTZ5l But it may be behind a paywall. Bees learning from trained bees learned faster. https://t.co/f6O0593Vk2
RT @SteveStuWill: PS: I think it’s unlikely these bees have really figured out how to unscrew bottle caps. But who knows? There’s evidence…
RT @SteveStuWill: PS: I think it’s unlikely these bees have really figured out how to unscrew bottle caps. But who knows? There’s evidence…
RT @SteveStuWill: PS: I think it’s unlikely these bees have really figured out how to unscrew bottle caps. But who knows? There’s evidence…
PS: I think it’s unlikely these bees have really figured out how to unscrew bottle caps. But who knows? There’s evidence that bees can manipulate objects with a goal in mind – and can learn to do so by watching each other. https://t.co/JwtksRTd3b https://t.co/sOlJtUr2ZE
RT @biosidades: Estudos de comportamentos de abelhas mostram que elas aprendem e ensinam umas as outras https://t.co/vRl5GsXjQQ https://t.…
RT @biosidades: Estudos de comportamentos de abelhas mostram que elas aprendem e ensinam umas as outras https://t.co/vRl5GsXjQQ https://t.…
Estudos de comportamentos de abelhas mostram que elas aprendem e ensinam umas as outras https://t.co/vRl5GsXjQQ https://t.co/oKgsZskdqh #biotwitts @biologianaweb https://t.co/NtGIpccVib
RT @drjwdietrich: @dw_wissenschaft Faszinierend! Das Originalpaper ist übrigens im Jahre 2017 in Science veröffentlicht worden und über htt…
@dw_wissenschaft Faszinierend! Das Originalpaper ist übrigens im Jahre 2017 in Science veröffentlicht worden und über https://t.co/yUPzsPGZbw oder https://t.co/z8RlMzbBwD erreichbar.
#Bumblebees show cognitive flexibility by improving on an observed complex behavior, 2017 https://t.co/QCtuYMz3nW
RT @amba12: “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction” "Simultaneous mastering of 2 abstract concepts by the minia…
“Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction” "Simultaneous mastering of 2 abstract concepts by the miniature brain of bees." “Bumblebees show cognitive flexibility by improving on an observed complex behavior.” Real article titles. Bend the knee to the bee!
Bumblebees show cognitive flexibility by improving on an observed complex behavior https://t.co/xNe6lXJupr
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