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Bumblebees can solve problems on the fly, adding to the insects' list of impressive cognitive abilities

Some bumblebees can spontaneously solve problems, a discovery that further underscores the colorful creatures’ sophisticated ...

What's the buzz? New study says bumblebees are ace problem solvers

Despite its tiny brain, the bumblebee is capable of solving complex problems on a dime, reshaping our view of the humble ...

Bumblebees Have Chimp-Like Problem-Solving Abilities Despite Tiny Brains

According to research published today in Science, bumblebees are capable of the same goal-oriented problem-solving. To test ...

Bumblebees use tools to solve complex problems—despite not being trained to do so

Contrary to their name, bumblebees are no bumbling oafs. A new study published in Science on Thursday found that these bees ...
Fast Company

Are you solving the wrong problem?

I cut my teeth getting grounded in principles of design thinking when I launched a strategic design MBA during my university teaching years. Design thinking is essentially a problem-solving process ...