Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons
A recent study shows that carpenter ants have evolved amputation skills a cut above the rest of insects.
Aug. 6, 2024 • ~7 min
Ferns and flowers bribe helpful ant defenders with nectar, but ferns developed this ability much later – our study shows why
Ferns have evolved a mutually beneficial relationship with ants, but this happened late in their evolution. A recent study shows that old dogs can learn new tricks.
June 20, 2024 • ~6 min
Why invasive ants are a silent threat to our ecosystems
Invasive ants are a major threat to biodiversity, according to a study.
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~6 min
Smell is the crucial sense that holds ant society together, helping the insects recognize, communicate and cooperate with one another
Researchers explore what happens when ants can’t properly use smell to detect friend from foe.
March 13, 2023 • ~7 min
Native eastern fence lizards changed their bodies and behavior in response to invasive red imported fire ants
The ways eastern fence lizards have changed in response to red imported fire ants demonstrate how species can adapt to survive the presence of invasive predators.
Jan. 13, 2023 • ~10 min
Ants – with their wise farming practices and efficient navigation techniques – could inspire solutions for some human problems
Over hundreds of million years of evolution, ants have come up with some pretty smart solutions to problems of agriculture, navigation and architecture. People could learn a thing or two.
Nov. 15, 2022 • ~9 min
How do ants crawl on walls? A biologist explains their sticky, spiky, gravity-defying grip
Ant feet are equipped with an array of tools – from retractable sticky pads to claws to special spines and hairs – enabling them to defy gravity and grip virtually any surface.
Sept. 12, 2022 • ~6 min
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