E.O. Wilson's lifelong passion for ants helped him teach humans about how to live sustainably with nature

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.

Doug Tallamy, Professor of Entomology, University of Delaware • conversation
Dec. 27, 2021 • ~8 min

From a lifelong passion for ants, E.O. Wilson guided humanity to think of sustainability

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.

Doug Tallamy, Professor of Entomology, University of Delaware • conversation
Dec. 27, 2021 • ~8 min

Curious Kids: how are ants and other creatures able to walk on the ceiling?

A clue is in insects’ hairy feet.

Louise Gentle, Senior Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Dec. 20, 2021 • ~4 min

Zinc-infused proteins are the secret that allows scorpions, spiders and ants to puncture tough skin

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.

Robert Schofield, Research Professor in Physics, University of Oregon • conversation
Sept. 1, 2021 • ~5 min

Invasive tawny crazy ants have an intense craving for calcium – with implications for their spread in the US

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

Ryan Reihart, Teaching Assistant and Ph.D. Candidate of Ecology, University of Dayton • conversation
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~5 min

Stickiness is a weapon some plants use to fend off hungry insects

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

Eric LoPresti, Assistant Professor of Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~6 min

Social distancing works – just ask lobsters, ants and vampire bats

Using distance to avoid getting sick has deep evolutionary roots for humans and many other species.

Julia Buck, Assistant Professor of Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington • conversation
April 3, 2020 • ~8 min

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