A fungus can fight back against tawny crazy ants, an invasive species that drives out native insects and small animals and is a real pain for homeowners.

E.O. Wilson was one of the world’s leading experts on ants, but his other passion was convincing humans to see themselves as part of the natural world.

E.O. Wilson was one of the world’s leading experts on ants, but his other passion was convincing humans to see themselves as part of the natural world.

A clue is in insects’ hairy feet.

Many small animals make their teeth and claws from a smooth blend of proteins and heavy elements. These materials can form very sharp tools that make it possible to cut tough substances using tiny muscles.

Certain species of bees have a higher density of brain cells than even some species of birds, according to research with a new "bug brain soup" technique.

After their queen dies, Indian jumping ant workers brawl for a month to find a new leader. Researchers say they can predict who'll win by day three.

Harvard researcher tracks globally invasive ant population to Bangladesh.

The spread of tawny crazy ants may be driven, in part, by their need for calcium.

For some sand-dwelling plants, stickiness is a defense tactic that keeps predators at bay.