Species with thinner protective barriers may need fewer resources and tend to have a greater ability to adapt to new habitats ...

The research focused on Lasius neglectus, a species of garden ant. Unlike adult workers, which can leave the nest to die when ...

Research shows that some ants have learned how to treat their wounds, revealing one of the clearest examples of medical ...

Some ants thrive by choosing numbers over strength. Instead of heavily protecting each worker, they invest fewer resources in ...

In animals, nature frequently oscillates between producing a multitude of less hardy individuals and creating a limited number of very robust specimens. This trade-off between number and ...

The researchers think the pattern they observed in ants reflects a more universal trend in the evolution of societal ...

Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? As silly as it sounds, the question captures a real ...

"Humans have relied on antibiotics for less than a century, yet many pathogens have already evolved resistance, giving rise ...

Mammals keep evolving into anteaters, eating only ants and termites, at least 12 times since the age the dinosaurs.

If you find that ants keep showing up and don't know why, check this area. If you're not cleaning it often, it may be ...

A new study shows how ants grow huge colonies by choosing numbers over strength and relying on teamwork instead of tough ...

Ants in your potted plants can be a nuisance, damaging roots and signaling other pests. This guide offers simple, safe ...