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Scientists taught bees a simple number language – and they got it
Researchers have taught bees a simple form of language based upon numbers, giving weight to the possibility that an ability to learn mathematics is universal.
Researchers have taught bees a simple form of language based upon numbers, giving weight to the possibility that an ability to learn mathematics is universal.
The humble honeybee can use symbols to perform basic maths including addition and subtraction, new research shows.