A new study has shown that octopuses are capable of using mirror reflections to locate prey outside their field of vision—something previously thought possible only for mammals and birds. The experiment confirmed the advanced cognitive abilities of these cephalopod mollusks.
The study showed that bumblebees are able to distinguish complex rhythms and abstract temporal patterns, despite having a simple brain and lacking advanced hearing. This discovery offers new insights into the cognitive abilities of insects.
The extraction shooter Marathon from Bungie has received high ratings on Steam, but players note its complex interface and steep learning curve. The developers have already started making changes to make the game more accessible for newcomers.
A new study has shown that some gifted dogs are able to learn words simply by overhearing human conversations, much like young children. This ability is rare and does not require any special training.
Researchers have developed a robot named EMO that learns to speak and synchronize its lip movements with speech by observing itself and analyzing videos of people. While the technology is still imperfect, the robot becomes increasingly natural in communication as it gains experience.
The study revealed that bumblebees can distinguish the duration of light signals and use this information to make decisions—a skill previously thought to be unique to vertebrates. This discovery offers new insights into how insect nervous systems function.