Bees have thousands of eyes

And some are made to look directly into the sun. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. It's not uncommon to wonder how animals see the world around them--a dog as he sticks his head out the car window, or a horse sailing over a jump . But what about insects like bees, that can travel miles away from their hive? How do they know where they're going, and then navigate back home?