Exquisite Insects Embroideries by Humayrah Bint Altaf

Exquisite Insects Embroideries by Humayrah Bint Altaf   Bedford, England-based embroidery artist Humayrah Bint Altaf Jewel-toned beetles and a cerulean butterfly flecked with gold seem like they could escape the wooden hoops in which they’re embroidered, if only they weren’t stitched down. These intricate needleworks are the creations of Humayrah Bint Altaf, a talented embroidery artist …

Intelligence test shows bees can learn to solve tasks from other bees

   Intelligence test shows bees can learn to solve tasks from other bees What does it take to teach a bee to use tools? A little time, a good teacher and an enticing incentive. A bee collects pollen from a dandelion blossom on a lawn in Klosterneuburg, Austria. Photo by Heinz-Peter Bader/Reuters Bees may have …