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

Honey bees are remarkable for their work ethic, honey production, and social structure. They are also skilled mathematicians, using geometry to optimize their hives. The hive serves as both a home and honey storage, requiring efficient design. Bees use hexagonal cells in honeycombs for maximum storage with minimal wax. This design evolved through trial and error, leading to the efficient honeycombs seen today.

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