Asymetric Waves (IMAGE) California Institute of Technology Caption Close study of bees in water revealed that they generate asymmetric waves, which they use to propel themselves forward. Credit Chris Roh and Mory Gharib / Caltech Usage Restrictions For use in news stories only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.