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

Nest features measured in this study, with a Dorymyrmex elegans nest cast as an example. Nest depth (green bracket) is the straight-line distance from the ground surface to the deepest point of the ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — If you’ve noticed more ants this year, you’re not alone. Many people in KELOLAND have seen the little bugs crawling around their homes. They show up in a mass, an army, a ...

Ants marching on the plastic surface of a trash bag - Cavan-Images/Shutterstock Cornstarch is a popular baking ingredient often used in sauces or stews, but some ...

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

Ants are one of the most common types of insects on the planet. It’s estimated that there are more than 12,000 ant species worldwide and nearly all have the potential to bite or sting. An annoyance ...

Has a crucial component to the development of human medicine been hiding under our feet? Auburn University Assistant ...

Ants are a nuisance to many homeowners, and most people don’t hesitate to reach out to their local exterminators to get rid of them. Many of us assume all ants are the same. However, when comparing ...

Invasive red fire ants are wreaking havoc in Australia, sending dozens of people to hospitals and creating worry about how bad things will get. After the remnants of Cyclone Alfred dumped heavy rain ...

Ants can either forage for food as individuals or recruit other members of their colonies to help search for or carry food back to their nests. UCLA biologists found that the strategies ants use to ...

Could ants’ nests hold the secret to reducing traffic congestion on the 405 Freeway? In a new study, UCLA biologists discovered insights about how ants build their nests that could be useful for ...