The Sweet Emotional Life of Bees
It is hard enough to figure out emotions in humans — but insects?
Nonetheless, as far back as Darwin, scientists have suggested that insects have something like emotional states, and researchers continue, despite the difficulties, to try to pin those states down.
The latest contribution suggests that a sweet treat can change the way bumblebees make decisions, producing something akin — although perhaps distantly related — to optimism.
by James Gorman, read more in www.nytimes.com
