Ant species that evolved thinner shells traded individual armor protection for increases in colony size, University of ...

An ant colony is not just a group of insects. It is a single biological system spread across thousands or millions of bodies.

"By warning the colony of their deadly infection, terminally ill ants help the colony remain healthy and produce daughter colonies, which indirectly pass on the signaler’s genes to the next generation ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ants are some of nature’s most selfless animals. They practice ...

Tiny pharaoh ants slip through cracks, spread through walls and pipes, and can infest entire buildings—including hospitals ...

Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? The famous question, though implausible, reflects a ...

Sick young ants release a smell to tell worker ants to destroy them to protect the colony from infection, scientists said Tuesday, adding that queens do not seem to commit this act of self-sacrifice.

Discover the fascinating step-by-step process of creating a unique, spider-shaped DIY ant farm from scratch. Watch as acrylic and wood are skillfully cut and assembled into a detailed habitat, ...

The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority has opened a new golf entertainment facility named Iron and Ember. The facility, a former University of Alabama practice center, features golf ...

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

If Animal Crossing and SimCity weren't fun enough, a new Steam title takes both formulas and adds adorable cats into the mix.

Thomas Anderson – otherwise known as Neo – is walking up a flight of stairs when he sees a black cat shake itself and walk past a doorway. Then the moment seems to replay before his eyes. Just a touch ...