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Bees and Magnetic Fields: A Controversial Sense

Updated 2026-07-27 11:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists debate whether bees can sense magnetic fields, one of the most controversial animal senses. Several species might possess this ability.

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Scientific American
Magnetoreception is one of the most controversial animal senses. And several bee species might have it
2026-07-27 11:00 UTC
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