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Core Insights - The research conducted by the team led by Professor Peng Fei from Southern Medical University demonstrates that bumblebees exhibit positive emotional contagion, a phenomenon previously thought to be exclusive to higher animals [1][3][6] - This groundbreaking study, published in the journal Science, challenges traditional views on the social cognitive abilities of invertebrates and provides new directions for exploring the origins of emotions and social behavior in evolutionary biology [1][3] Research Findings - The study utilized a "cognitive bias" experimental paradigm to investigate emotional contagion in bumblebees, revealing that bumblebees can become more optimistic after interacting with a happy companion [3][6] - Bumblebees trained to associate specific colors with rewards showed increased exploration and faster decision-making when exposed to ambiguous signals after interacting with rewarded peers [4][6] - The research indicates that bumblebees can perceive the emotional states of their companions through visual observation, without the need for physical contact or chemical signals [6][7] Implications for Science and Industry - The findings provide insights into the information processing mechanisms of bumblebees' micro-brains, suggesting potential applications in understanding intelligence, emotions, and behavior in neuroscience and artificial intelligence [7] - The research has practical applications, leading to the development of "bumblebee-directed pollination technology," which enhances pollination efficiency and crop yield by training bumblebees to recognize target flowers [7][9] - In pilot projects, trained bumblebees have increased the average yield of local fruit crops by 20%-30%, addressing labor cost issues in pollination [9]

Core Insights - The research conducted by a team from Southern Medical University reveals that bumblebees can exhibit "positive emotional contagion," demonstrating behaviors such as faster reactions and more optimistic decision-making when observing rewarded peers [3][4][6]. Research Findings - The study published in the journal Science challenges the traditional view that emotional contagion is exclusive to higher animals, suggesting that even invertebrates like bumblebees possess this ability [3][4]. - The research utilized a "cognitive bias" experimental paradigm, where bumblebees were trained to associate specific flower colors with rewards, allowing the team to measure emotional states based on their exploration speed and choice tendencies [4][6]. - Bumblebees that interacted with "happy" peers showed a significant increase in optimistic choices and faster response times during subsequent tests, indicating that emotional states can be transmitted through visual observation alone, without physical or chemical signals [6][7]. Historical Context - The exploration of emotional contagion in bumblebees began in 2016 when initial observations indicated that bumblebees displayed behaviors akin to "positive emotions" after receiving unexpected rewards [8][10]. - The research progressed through various experiments, culminating in the discovery of visual cues as the primary means of emotional transmission among bumblebees [10]. Practical Applications - The findings have led to the development of "bumblebee directed pollination technology," which has been successfully implemented in various agricultural settings in Guangdong, enhancing crop yields by 20% to 30% through trained bumblebees [15][17]. - This technology not only addresses challenges in manual pollination but also bridges the gap between fundamental research and practical agricultural applications, showcasing the potential of bumblebee cognition in improving farming practices [15][17].