The researchers think the pattern they observed in ants reflects a more universal trend in the evolution of societal ...

Some ants thrive by choosing numbers over strength. Instead of heavily protecting each worker, they invest fewer resources in ...

Research shows that some ants have learned how to treat their wounds, revealing one of the clearest examples of medical ...

A new study shows how ants grow huge colonies by choosing numbers over strength and relying on teamwork instead of tough ...

Researchers are investigating a striking defense behavior in a rare ant species known for self-detonation. When threatened, ...

Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? As silly as it sounds, the question captures a real ...

How does regurgitation protect locusts? Experts have long observed that locusts regurgitate when attacked by predators such as ants, mantises, or birds. This behavior increases survival rates by ...

Here’s a fun (and creepy) fact: The Earth is home to approximately 20 quadrillion ants. To put zeroes on it, that’s around 20,000,000,000,000,000 of the six-legged insects living all around us. How ...

Ants are tiny creatures with incredible social structures, but their behaviors often leave us scratching our heads. While many of their actions have logical explanations in the context of their ...

A curious old folk practice claimed that contact with ants could transfer their energy and vitality to humans. This belief ...

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the Brazilian rainforest, Cecropia trees and Azteca ants have a special relationship. The trees ...

The scientific community is closely monitoring a phenomenon that is disrupting the natural balance in Kenya. An invasive ...