German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler set up a famous experiment more than 100 years ago that changed how scientists understand animal intelligence and the power of insight — or spontaneous ...

Movie S4. Task solution in Experiment 3. This movie shows a bee solving the task in Experiment 3. The beginning of the video (habituation phase, without the ball present) is shown at accelerated speed ...

Bumblebees faced with a challenge know how to play ball. Buff-tailed bumblebees can figure out on their own how to use a ball as a ladder to nab sugar from an out-of-reach fake flower, researchers ...

Despite having tiny brains, bumblebees have demonstrated a remarkable ability to socially learn how to use tools, solve simple puzzles, and cooperate to achieve a goal. It seems they can also solve ...

Contrary to their name, bumblebees are no bumbling oafs. A new study published in Science on Thursday found that these bees utilized tools to solve complex problems to win a sugary treat, even if they ...

The passing of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has left Tamil cinema in mourning. The acclaimed director died on Wednesday morning following a prolonged illness at the age of 84. Soon after the news ...

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For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's ShortWave podcast . Over a century ago, the German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler conducted what became a ...

Many agree that the Tamil Nadu government under Vijay deserves time to settle in and deliver results. Its moves against mining cartels, mismanaged liquor outlets and fraudulent tenders have raised ...

Madurai: Well-known YouTuber Maridhas was detained on Monday by a special team of the Chennai City Police for allegedly posting a series of critical videos targeting the TVK government, Chief Minister ...

Sources said that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister arrived at the residence of the late director in Neelangarai and paid his last respects to the legendary director. The demise of one of the pioneers of ...