June 2018 PMID 29880671

Honey bees zero in on the empty set.

Andreas Nieder

Mentions

48
Peak: 3 in May 2022
across 4 sources since Apr 2022

Extended reach

2,717,089
potential audience

Total likes

120,189

Video views

2,698,238

Mentions per month

Apr 2022 – Apr 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News34 articles
  • Blogs8 articles
  • X / Twitter4 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight the intriguing idea that honey bees can grasp the concept of zero and the empty set, with comments like 'Bees understand the concept of zero and the empty set, which makes them better at maths than Euclid,' showing both surprise and admiration. The tone combines wonder and humor, emphasizing the surprising intelligence of bees and their potential to challenge traditional views on animal cognition.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts express support or surprise at the idea that bees understand complex mathematical concepts, indicating general agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show curiosity about bee behavior and their cognitive abilities, reflecting moderate interest rather than deep engagement.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts are brief and mainly celebratory or factual, with limited in-depth analysis or debate.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight a positive shift in understanding bee intelligence, suggesting a moderate impact on perceptions of insects' cognitive skills.

Abstract in brief

  • The text likely discusses how honey bees focus on particular targets or signals, possibly analyzing their behavior or decision-making processes.
  • It may explore the concept of "zeroing in" on the empty set, which could be a metaphor or a specific scientific idea related to their foraging or navigation skills.
  • The overall theme might be about understanding honey bee behavior in relation to environmental cues or mathematical concepts like the empty set in a natural context.]

Top posts

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julia
@KamerynJW · X

#BeeFact for #BeeMonday (every Monday is #BeeMonday): Bees understand the concept of zero and the empty set, which makes them better at maths than Euclid https://t.co/EmYUVPqazz

Apr 4, 2022 · 6 likes · 5,821 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Honey bees zero in on the empty set https://t.co/q2LLLg4QyD

May 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,548 followers View post →
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Honey bees zero in on the empty set https://t.co/q2LLLg4QyD

May 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 5,237 followers View post →
Science Alerts
@Science_Alerts · X

RT @EurekaMag: Honey bees zero in on the empty set https://t.co/q2LLLg4QyD

May 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,234 followers View post →

All mentions

Honeybees Demonstrate Basic Arithmetic Skills

Honeybees are capable of basic numerical tasks such as addition and subtraction, despite having small brains. This fascinating discovery indicates that advanced numerical cognition may be more common in nonhuman animals…

Ze Frank · Apr 25, 2024 2,453,274 views
POPLINE
@POPLINE_org · X

RT @EurekaMag: Honey bees zero in on the empty set https://t.co/q2LLLg4QyD

May 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 5,237 followers View post →
Science Alerts
@Science_Alerts · X

RT @EurekaMag: Honey bees zero in on the empty set https://t.co/q2LLLg4QyD

May 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,234 followers View post →
EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Honey bees zero in on the empty set https://t.co/q2LLLg4QyD

May 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,548 followers View post →
julia
@KamerynJW · X

#BeeFact for #BeeMonday (every Monday is #BeeMonday): Bees understand the concept of zero and the empty set, which makes them better at maths than Euclid https://t.co/EmYUVPqazz

Apr 4, 2022 · 6 likes · 5,821 followers View post →