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

In the depths of tropical forests, a little-known species of ant uses one of the most extreme defense strategies found in ...

A new research study finds infected ant pupae emit a chemical signal that prompts workers to kill them. The behavior prevents ...

Climate shapes how ants and parasite interact, fight, and evolve as temperature and humidity drive behavior and genetic change.

By studying the natural world, scientists find blueprints for innovations that can improve human lives—in the genes of a ...

Two new studies show how climate influences behavior, communication, and genome evolution—driving adaptation in a long-running conflict. The battle between ant hosts and their social parasites is ...

Argentine ants compete with bumble bees for prized nectar sources. But the bees are fighting back. Find out how.

Scientists have created the first reference brain for the clonal raider ant. They used the tool to make unexpected discoveries, including variation among the individual ant brains that may relate to ...

Analysis of 309 strains suggests that the genus Escovopsis originated about 56.9 million years ago, but did not begin ...

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

Invasive tawny crazy ants have been wreaking havoc across the U.S. Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, disrupting ecosystems and causing headaches for homeowners. Now scientists at The University of ...