Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction“ https://t.co/yGMhvMhw9i
Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction.
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The discussions surrounding the publication reveal a blend of fascination and validation regarding the cognitive abilities of honeybees. For example, posts comment on how this research challenges preconceived notions about insect intelligence, with remarks such as 'who says that insects are not smart?' and 'honeybees can do math.' This positive tone, along with enthusiastic phrases like 'spectacular research,' reinforces the high sentiment toward the impact and findings of the article.
The overwhelming majority of discussions reflect strong agreement with the findings, expressing excitement and validation for the research.
There is a high level of curiosity evident in the discussions, with many participants eager to learn more about the implications of the research.
Several posts delve into the methods of the experiments and the broader implications, indicating a deep engagement with the topic.
Many participants perceive the research as having significant implications for our understanding of animal cognition and the intelligence of nonhuman creatures.
Abstract in brief
- Honeybees are capable of basic numerical tasks such as addition and subtraction, despite having small brains.
- In experiments, bees learned to associate colors (blue and yellow) as symbols for performing these arithmetic operations.
- This discovery indicates that advanced numerical cognition might be more common in nonhuman animals than previously thought, even across vast evolutionary distances.
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Sometimes I wonder, if the scientists who did this work - extended their work further and have come up with more breakthroughs like honeybees can now do multiplication and division or maybe calculus~~ (Article: Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction
I've watched bees solve, remember, and share the route through a maze, and I think this paper is the tip of the iceberg. Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction https://t.co/qDdqObmAo2
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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…
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Honey bees demonstrate advanced numerical cognition, capable of performing basic addition and subtraction tasks. They associate colors as symbols in these operations, showcasing that complex arithmetic skills may exist…
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@sapir657 יש איזה חוקר שאובססיבי לדבורים, מצאתי 3 מחקרים שונים שהוא לקח בהם חלק על זה באחד (מה שנזכרתי בו, קישרתי) הם הראו שדבורים יודעות לעשות חיבור וחיסור באחר שהן יודעות לזהות סימבוליות של מספרים בנותר שהן יודעות "לזהות אפס" (יודעות שמשהו זה יותר גדול מכלום) https://t.co/2S9JIP8wpi
Sometimes I wonder, if the scientists who did this work - extended their work further and have come up with more breakthroughs like honeybees can now do multiplication and division or maybe calculus~~ (Article: Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction
@autocorrect2_0 @youlynew @Gutsick_Gibbon If you want to find out how scientists taught bees to read signs, here you go. It's fascinating reading. https://t.co/knIbRK3IeW
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Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction | Science Advances https://t.co/t7NauYsDr6
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@WhySharksMatter https://t.co/7AXFVydoMt just read an interesting paper... can sharks add/subtract?
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@unaiaso Posteriormente en el 2019 en otro experimento de la misma autora, abejas pudieron hacer operaciones básicas como suma o resta https://t.co/JXSwwlhAgJ
RT @schulzb589: @GaryMarcus @erikphoel Just wanted to point out that even bees can do math if we design the test in a way relevant to them.…
@GaryMarcus @erikphoel Just wanted to point out that even bees can do math if we design the test in a way relevant to them. https://t.co/Qj1tbRNQdt
Honeybees can do addition and subtraction using yellow and blue squares. Source: https://t.co/pGfJhLbzwq https://t.co/gQ6xO1GfOg
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RT @luizacaires3: Aposto que você não vai olhar da mesma forma para as abelhas depois de saber disso, né? Eu não vou! Fontes: https://t.c…
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Good for making your flowers quota for the day https://t.co/M1Jtfgxhoq
The insects managed to make these calculations using symbols: the colors blue and yellow, and having food as a reward. Experiment carried out by Australian and French researchers. https://t.co/bOEXz1kam6
RT @beeteam_NIES: ミツバチは足し算・引き算ができるんか・・・ 逆にミツバチにできないことって何なの? https://t.co/gl5ovdGcYe
RT @beeteam_NIES: ミツバチは足し算・引き算ができるんか・・・ 逆にミツバチにできないことって何なの? https://t.co/gl5ovdGcYe
RT @beeteam_NIES: ミツバチは足し算・引き算ができるんか・・・ 逆にミツバチにできないことって何なの? https://t.co/gl5ovdGcYe
RT @beeteam_NIES: ミツバチは足し算・引き算ができるんか・・・ 逆にミツバチにできないことって何なの? https://t.co/gl5ovdGcYe
ミツバチは足し算・引き算ができるんか・・・ 逆にミツバチにできないことって何なの? https://t.co/gl5ovdGcYe
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“Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction”
RT @Just_this_time: I've watched bees solve, remember, and share the route through a maze, and I think this paper is the tip of the iceberg…
RT @Just_this_time: I've watched bees solve, remember, and share the route through a maze, and I think this paper is the tip of the iceberg…
I've watched bees solve, remember, and share the route through a maze, and I think this paper is the tip of the iceberg. Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction https://t.co/qDdqObmAo2
これですか、たしざんひきざんするみつばちさん Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction https://t.co/2DRSfdNy42
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
RT @BrianRoemmele: Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and su…
Spectacular research paper, Bees can perform math. Yes math. “Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction“ https://t.co/yGMhvMhw9i
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!
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RT @AlifePapers: Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction "honeybees [...] can learn to use blue and yellow as sy…
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Really interesting research on #honeybees being able to do #math Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction | Science Advances https://t.co/x5gpOkQrbs
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“Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction (... with a miniature brain, can learn ... addition or subtraction)” https://t.co/VpF4OdUunl Un bany de realitat a la prepotència dels humans sobre el animals (prendrem nota?) Cc/ @AidaGascon @AnimaNaturalis
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RT @katrinar1203: Bees prove to have highly developed cognitive skills once, again. Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and s…
RT @katrinar1203: Bees prove to have highly developed cognitive skills once, again. Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and s…
With sesame seed-sized brains, bees can math! Numerical cognition in honeybees enables addition and subtraction | Science Advances https://t.co/642DGxCfUk
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‘…insects that made a beeline’ Love it! '...advanced numerical cognition may be more accessible to nonhuman animals than previously suspected.' https://t.co/WAdnexcEH5 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aav0961
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