German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler set up a famous experiment more than 100 years ago that changed how scientists understand animal intelligence and the power of insight — or spontaneous ...

Problem solving is the mental process of analyzing a situation, learning what options are available, and then choosing the alternative that will result in the desired outcome or some other selected ...

For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's ShortWave podcast . Over a century ago, the German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler conducted what became a ...

Bumblebees faced with a challenge know how to play ball. Buff-tailed bumblebees can figure out on their own how to use a ball as a ladder to nab sugar from an out-of-reach fake flower, researchers ...

Python’s lead narrows again, C holds the runner-up spot, C++ returns to third, and SQL climbs back above R in June’s top 10 rankings update. June’s TIOBE Index has the feel of a rematch month. The top ...

British journalist and translator who joined Diario AS in 2013. Focuses on soccer – chiefly the Premier League, LaLiga, the Champions League, the Liga MX and MLS. On occasion, also covers American ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock A record-breaking result from Florida's annual python hunt is drawing attention — but for a sobering reason.

Contrary to their name, bumblebees are no bumbling oafs. A new study published in Science on Thursday found that these bees utilized tools to solve complex problems to win a sugary treat, even if they ...

Despite having tiny brains, bumblebees have demonstrated a remarkable ability to socially learn how to use tools, solve simple puzzles, and cooperate to achieve a goal. It seems they can also solve ...

The Markley data center in Lowell is the largest in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV got a rare look inside. Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin is in series of commercials at a time when he's running ...