In a new study, bumble bees solve a completely novel object-manipulation task. What makes this behavior especially remarkable ...

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

When trying to teach a complex subject, sometimes the best strategy is to wrap it in something familiar. Like a burrito. An ideal candidate for such an approach? Mathematical optimization, which uses ...

When most people think about problem-solving, they instinctively start small. The logic seems simple: smaller problems should be easier to tackle, while bigger ones require more effort, resources, and ...