Bumblebees may have brains no larger than a sesame seed, but new research suggests they possess cognitive abilities far beyond what scientists once imagined. Studies have shown that bumblebees can learn by observing others, solve complex puzzles, and even use simple tools to achieve goals.

Researchers have found evidence of social learning among bees, with individuals mastering multi-step tasks after watching a "demonstrator" bee. Some experiments have also revealed that bumblebees can understand cause-and-effect relationships, rolling small objects into position to obtain rewards.

Tiny Brain, Big Intelligence? Bumblebees Show Skills Once Thought Unique To Humans 

Bees get stressed, and when this happens they end up making pessimistic choices and lack a buzz in life, a new study says. Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, have found that the response of bumblebees to an adverse situation is similar to human emotions.

Bees become pessimists and lose their buzz when stressed out, just like humans

Ants and bees working together for food and shelter have fascinated humanity since time immemorial. But can they construct elaborate Lego hives? Well, it has emerged that they can't.

Can bumblebees play Legos? They do move Lego pieces together

A certain species of bumblebees can survive extreme water or flooding for several days, reveals a recent study that left scientists surprised. The species of queen bumblebees, commonly found in eastern North America, can withstand increased floods brought on by climate change that threaten their winter hibernation burrows beneath the soil, reveals a study on Wednesday.

Bumblebee species can survive underwater for up to a week, reveals new study

Bumblebees develop puzzle-solving skills by observing their more seasoned peers, according to British researchers, as reported by the BBC. A group of bees were trained by experts from Queen Mary University of London to unlock a puzzle box carrying a sugar reward.

Bumblebees learn to solve puzzles by observing peers, pass on knowledge: Study

Bees are extremely crucial for our ecosystem so much so that a third of the world's food production depends on them so naturally a decline in their population should worry us.

WION Climate Tracker: Box of old bumblebees unravel the effects of changing climate

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