Bumblebees Become the First Insects Proven to Perceive Time
For decades, scientists dismissed insects as creatures of instinct or biological automatons that buzzed and foraged through reflex alone. But a new study suggests that the humble bumblebee may be far more perceptive than once believed, capable of something previously thought to be limited to larger-brained species—processing time itself.
Moumita Basuroychowdhury is a Contributing Reporter at The National Digest. After earning an economics degree at Cornell University, she moved to NYC to pursue her MFA in creative writing. She enjoys reporting on science, business and culture news. You can reach her at moumita.b@thenationaldigest.com.