Cognition

Cognition is a broad term encompassing mental processes related to thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving. It involves activities such as attention, memory, producing and understanding language, solving problems, and making decisions.

Related Concepts

• memory
• attention
• language-processing
• problem-solving
• decision-making

Recent Discoveries

• Bumblebees exhibit advanced cognition, challenging previous assumptions about their intelligence. Despite having tiny brains the size of poppy seeds, these insects display remarkable abilities that were not expected.

  • Cumulative Culture: Bumblebees can learn from each other and build upon existing knowledge, showing a form of cumulative culture similar to what is seen in humans and some primates.
  • Flood Resilience: Studies have also shown bumblebee resilience in adapting to environmental challenges such as flooding.

• Recent research has revealed that bumblebees are far more complex and intelligent than previously understood, challenging long-held biological assumptions. Despite their small brains, these insects exhibit astonishing abilities that fundamentally alter our understanding of insect cognition.

  • Video: Bumblebees Can Do What?! Incredible Discoveries Nobody Expected by Anton Petrov

References

• 2026 04 10 Bumblebees Advanced Cognition Cumulative Culture and Flood Resilience
• 2026 04 10 Bumblebees Advanced Cognition Cumulative Culture and Flood Resilience