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Published Rare ant species rediscovered in North Carolina trees



There's a species of ant that is so rare, only a handful of records exist from across the entire eas ...
Published Desert ant increase the visibility of their nest entrances in the absence of landmarks - Desert Ants Increase Nest Entrance Visibility in Absence of Landmarks



Researchers report that in the absence of visible landmarks, desert ants increase the likelihood tha ...
Published Kangaroo Island ants 'play dead' to avoid predators - Kangaroo Island Ants 'Play Dead' to Avoid Predators



They're well known for their industrious work, but now a species of ant on Kangaroo Island is also s ...
Published Western science catches up with First Nations' medicinal use of ant honey



Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial act ...
Published Leptanilla voldemort, a ghostly slender new ant species from the dark depths of the underground



In the sun-scorched Pilbara region of north-western Australia, scientists have unearthed a mysteriou...
Published What fire ants can teach us about making better, self-healing materials



Fire ants form rafts to survive flooding, but how do those bonds work? And what can we learn from th ...
Published Human-infecting parasite produces sterile soldiers like ants and termites



New research finds a tiny freshwater parasite known to cause health problems in humans defends its c...
Published Desert ants: The magnetic field calibrates the navigation system



Desert ants find their way during an early learning phase with the help of the Earth's magnetic fiel ...
Published Brain-altering parasite turns ants into zombies at dawn and dusk



It takes over the brains of ants, causing them to cling to blades of grass against their will. The l ...
Published Division of labor affects the risk of infection



An international research team reports that, given the same genetic makeup, individual behavior alon...
Published The behavior of ant queens is shaped by their social environment



The queens in colonies of social insects, such as ants, bees, and wasps, are considered the veritabl ...
Published Captivating blue-colored ant discovered in India's remote Siang Valley



A new species of blue ant was discovered in Yingku village in Arunachal Pradesh, Northeastern India. ...
Published Ants in Colorado are on the move due to climate change



Ant species living in Boulder's foothills have shifted their habitat over the last six decades, pote ...
Published Research uncovers a rare resin fossil find: A spider that aspires to be an ant



Spiders that disguise themselves as ants live in many locations around the globe but until now most ...
Published A protein that enables smell--and stops cell death



While smell plays a considerable role in the social interactions of humans -- for instance, signalin...
Published An ant that selectively amputates the infected limbs of wounded sisters



Saving lives through surgery is no longer exclusive to humans. Scientists now detail how Florida car...
Published How leafcutter ants cultivate a fungal garden to degrade plants and provide insights into future biofuels



Scientists developed a new method to map exactly how a fungus works with leafcutter ants in a comple ...
Published Tarantulas have surprising partnerships with other species and their hairiness may be a defense mechanism



A new study reveals that tarantulas are often on friendly terms with amphibians, reptiles, and even...
Published Is it an ant? Is it a plant? No, it's a spider! - Is it an Ant? Is it a Plant? No, it's a Spider!



A species of tiny, colorful jumping spider employs two lines of defense to avoid being eaten: camouf...
Published Ant insights lead to robot navigation breakthrough



Have you ever wondered how insects are able to go so far beyond their home and still find their way?...