Smithsonian Magazine

Honey Bees Can Do Simple Math, After a Little Schooling

Bees are impressive creatures, powering entire ecosystems via pollination and making sweet honey at the same time, one of the most incredible substances in nature. But it turns out the little striped ...
The Next Web

New research shows bees can do math

The humble honeybee can use symbols to perform basic maths including addition and subtraction, shows new research published today in the journal Science Advances. Despite having a brain containing ...
Australian Geographic

Bees can add and subtract, new research shows

The humble honeybee can use symbols to perform basic maths including addition and subtraction, shows new research published today in the journal Science Advances. DESPITE HAVING A brain containing ...
The Conversation

Can bees do maths? Yes – new research shows they can add and subtract

Scarlett Howard received funding for this project from The Company of Biologists and the Australian Government. Adrian Dyer and Jair Garcia do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding ...