An ant colony is not just a group of insects. It is a single biological system spread across thousands or millions of bodies. This video explores how ant colonies communicate, adapt, and make ...

A 3D reconstruction of the exoskeleton of an ant worker (Myrmoteras sp.) from x-ray tomography. Here’s a fun (and creepy) fact: The Earth is home to approximately 20 quadrillion ants. To put zeroes on ...

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The behavior prevents fungal pathogens from spreading through the colony Researchers call it "altruistic disease signaling" that protects the ant superorganism In a rare example of biological altruism ...

Scientists describe the behavior as "altruistic signalling," a form of social immunity in eusocial insects Getty A new research study finds infected ant pupae emit a chemical signal that prompts ...

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

Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part ...

Move over, Game of Thrones—ants can turn armies against their leaders and use subterfuge to take over entire kingdoms, too. This chilling discovery did not originate with a professional scientist, but ...

Researchers are investigating a striking defense behavior in a rare ant species known for self-detonation. When threatened, certain workers rupture their bodies to release a toxic chemical that halts ...

Learn how ants traded individual protection for collective power — and what it reveals about how complex societies evolve. Biology is full of tradeoffs, and one of the most familiar is whether success ...

From its humble beginnings in print to the advent of broadcast media and the subsequent digital upheaval, the advertising industry has continually adapted to technological advancements. However, ...