Ant societies rely on precise recognition systems to maintain cooperation, but new research reveals that these systems are ...

In this video, I raised a queen trap-jaw ant into an entire ant colony and simulated real-world events to observe the ants' reactions. The unexpected ending sets the stage for another video. #ants ...

Humans are not the only animals to have a dedicated health care system. Some super-organized ant species not only recognize that their comrade is injured but actually carry them back to the ant nest ...

The rainforests of northern Australia are home to extraordinary ant colonies. Instead of dwelling in underground burrows, these ants inhabit canopies of trees, dozens of meters above the ground, ...

Biochar may improve soil, but too much can harm ants, disrupting their behavior, teamwork, and the health of the ecosystem.

Scientists estimate there may be more than 20 quadrillion ants on Earth. Yet despite their abundance, studying the fine details of ant anatomy has always been slow work. Each specimen typically has ...

Several insect species, including ants, honeybees and termites, live in highly organized societies, also known as social ...

A new study shows that biochar, widely promoted as a climate-smart soil amendment, can significantly reshape the social lives ...

Do you ever feel as if you could do your bosses' jobs better than they can? Or do you ever think about marching into a whole new career? If so, new research from the University of Arizona suggests ...

Zhang Kequn, 27, was arrested at an airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, March 10 AP Photo/Brian Inganga A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to smuggle over 2000 queen ants from Kenya On ...