The unusual life cycles of ants are deeply rooted in their social nature. Ants and other social insects like termites, some ...

Dying ants broadcast a chemical “end me” signal that triggers swift sacrifice, protecting the colony from deadly infections.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The emergent complexity of ant societies is one of the most ...

At the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Center in Brunei, there is a nest of very special ants. They explode. Scientists recently published an in-depth description of the newly named species, called ...

Isabella Muratore at the New Jersey Institute of Technology says studying army ants comes with certain occupational hazards. ISABELLA MURATORE: They're very aggressive. They have venom, so they will ...

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