Scientists studying the possibility of communication with extraterrestrial civilizations have turned to an unexpected source of inspiration — honeybees. These insects use a complex 'dance' for communication, which conveys abstract information about the direction, distance, and quality of food sources. The message is encoded in symbols — body movements that are understood by the entire colony.
Experts believe that the basic mathematical and geometric principles underlying this non-verbal language may be universal and potentially understandable to any intelligent species, regardless of its biology.
If humanity could formalize such principles in the form of a fundamental 'protocol' based on logic rather than earthly linguistics, it could serve as the foundation for creating a universal interplanetary language (Lingua Cosmica). Thus, the humble bee may provide insights on how to build a bridge of understanding across the cosmic voids.
