Bumble bees astonished researchers by inventing a new way to reach a hidden reward, despite never being taught the trick. The discovery adds to growing evidence that these tiny insects are far smarter ...

Bumble bees with no prior training on the complete task spontaneously rolled a ball beneath an out-of-reach sugar reward and ...

Imagine leaving a locked food box in your backyard and returning the next morning to find it open. Now imagine that every ...

Researchers developed a brain-inspired AI model that uses cognitive maps, controlled randomness, and reusable information to solve problems without testing every possible path. The system adapted to ...

The capabilities of large AI systems are constantly improving, but they consume a great deal of energy during training and ...

Three different puzzles bring a fun mental challenge in one video. Try solving each one and discover how sharp your ...

A newly discovered change in ribosomal RNA makes protein production more precise, potentially safeguarding these cephalopods’ ...

IQ tests have shaped how we define “smart” for generations. Now, experts are challenging the system—and what it’s been ...

Birds are far more intelligent than they are often given credit for. A landmark study by researchers at the University of Washington, published in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the Royal ...

Brain inspired AI model employs cognitive maps and stochastic calculations for energy efficient problem solving.

Psychology says people who are good with numbers and love mathematics aren't limited to calculations or formulas. Psychology research shows that mathematical thinking is linked with logical reasoning, ...

Kelly the dolphin gamed her own reward system, then taught the trick to her calf — echoing real tool-use traditions found in ...