The Hexagon Mystery: Why Bees Build Perfect Honeycombs

August 20, 2025
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Close-up photograph of perfectly hexagonal honeycomb cells with mathematical overlay showing 120-degree angles
Dr. Sophia Mendez

Dr. Sophia Mendez

Beekeeping Enthusiasts & Folklore Collectors

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