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  • A bumble bee solved a puzzle. Here's how scientists proved it wasn't luck.
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    A bumble bee solved a puzzle. Here's how scientists proved it wasn't luck.
    • June 5, 2026
    • by Greg
    The headlines say bees can solve problems. The interesting part is how the researchers ruled out every boring explanation first... and how your students can practice the same thinking with a fish tank and a laser pointer.

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