When the researchers offered Argentine ants a caffeinated treat, the ants appeared to learn more quickly and navigate more efficiently, according to a new paper in the journal .
Caffeinated bees were more likely to return to their feeder and perform their waggle dance, a sign of a good nectar, while caffeine was found to boost bees' long-term memory.
The cheap, naturally occurring stimulant, caffeine, is often given to various animals in science, with bees regularly consuming it in the wild through nectar from plants like coffee and citrus trees.
Argentine ants, unlike bees, are viewed less favorably due to their disruptive impact on local ecosystems and widespread colonization across continents.
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