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Why do honeybees love hexagons? - Zack Patterson and Andy Peterson

Honeybees are some of nature's finest mathematicians. Not only can they calculate angles and comprehend the roundness of the earth, these smart insects build and live in one of the most mathematically efficient architectural designs around: the beehive. Zack Patterson and Andy Peterson delve into the very smart geometry behind the honeybee's home. Lesson by Zack Patterson and Andy Peterson, animation by TED-Ed.

English
  • Originally Aired June 10, 2014
  • Runtime 4 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code QEzlsjAqADA
  • Network YouTube
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  • Created July 29, 2022 by
    Kocha
  • Modified July 29, 2022 by
    Kocha