Caffeine amps up bees' memory, study finds
Friday, March 8, 2013 - 13:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Experiments show that honeybees are three times as likely to remember a floral scent a day later if the nectar contains a bit of caffeine.Think coffee's just the drug of choice for humans looking to stay alert? Scientists have some eye-opening news for you: Bees get a buzz when they drink nectar laced with a little caffeine, and it supercharges their long-term memory.