30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

Bees and fast deliveries

30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

S2 Ep25. Sweet moves! Honey bees have developed an extraordinary form of communication known as the β€œwaggle dance”, which directs other bees to where the best nectar can be found. As more and more bees explore the area, their directions become more refined. This method of refining information has been copied into an algorithm to help delivery drivers save time and fuel, without the need to plot journeys by hand. Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals #30Animals

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