Ant colonies with a higher degree of genetic diversity thrive better than those that consist of individuals with more similar genetic backgrounds. This is the conclusion of an experimental study in ...

Biologist E.O. Wilson once wrote that "ants are the most warlike of all animals," noting that clashes between ant colonies dwarfed the human battles at Waterloo and Gettysburg. But sometimes ant ...

Unsuspecting insects with potentially lethal stings have invaded the U.S., spreading across the country, including the state of Massachusetts, and are causing havoc on local ecosystems. The insects, ...

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New research reveals a disturbing aspect of ant colonies: worker ants can be manipulated to kill their own queen. Parasitic ...