Did you know that scientists have made an exciting discovery about an ant species native to southern Europe? They recently discovered that Iberian harvester ant queens are able to produce offspring of ...

Bumble bees may overpower invasive Argentine ants in one-on-one fights, but those victories come at a hidden cost.

Imagine sprinting barefoot across a searing hot parking lot in midsummer. The ground blazes. The light dazzles and blinds ...

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Researchers recreated a nearly forgotten yogurt recipe that once was common across the Balkans and Turkey—using ants. Reporting in iScience on October 3, the team shows that bacteria, acids, and ...

REHOVOT, Israel — Scientists have long been fascinated by collective intelligence, the idea that groups can solve problems better than individuals. Now, an interesting new study reveals some ...

Researchers analyzed the flavors of various ant species to understand the chemistry behind their different smells and tastes, which could help food companies develop delicious and sustainable ...

An almost overlooked fossil discovered in a Brazilian museum collection has revealed the oldest ant specimen known to science, according to new research. The prehistoric ant lived among dinosaurs 113 ...

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Humans might benefit from Dr Frank’s research. He has found a trove of 70 compounds, including 20 proteins, with ...