The ant species Leptothorax acervorum is found throughout the Northern hemisphere. While many populations have multiple queens, a few have only one queen that reproduces. And in those societies, ...

An ant colony that survived for years in post-soviet nuclear weapon bunker by turning to cannibalism, has been assisted to freedom. Researchers have successfully evacuated a wood ant colony, of the ...

For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide.

Right now, House of the Dragon fans are settling in for a season of backstabbing, violence, and betrayal. And so am I, because I’m watching a YouTuber build a 1,000 gallon vivarium full of hostile ant ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The emergent complexity of ant societies is one of the most ...

For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide. The scientist E.O. Wilson once wrote that ants are the most warlike of all ...