How honeybees construct the right hive from tricky foundations
Honeybees, renowned for their industriousness, also exhibit remarkable architectural skills. A recent study reveals their ability to adapt hive construction to varying spatial conditions. Researchers observed bees merging cells, tilting borders, and layering honeycombs when faced with differently sized foundations. These adaptive strategies highlight the bees' intuitive understanding of structural physics, offering valuable insights for bio-inspired engineering and material science.
Honeybees, renowned for their industriousness, also exhibit remarkable architectural skills. A recent study reveals their ability to adapt hive construction to varying spatial conditions. Researchers observed bees merging cells, tilting borders, and layering honeycombs when faced with differently sized foundations. These adaptive strategies highlight the bees' intuitive understanding of structural physics, offering valuable insights for bio-inspired engineering and material science.
