Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ants' tiny brains can still coordinate to build complex structures using their own bodies. Apart from their nasty stings, army ant ...

Weaver ants in South and Southeast Asia build remarkable leaf nests. These tiny engineers work together, coordinating their pulling forces with precision. They create living bridges and use larvae to ...

Carpenter ants are common in Texas all year around. They naturally live in trees but can also invade homes to build their nests in wooded areas. The nesting of carpenter ants in homes indicates ...

Invasive tawny crazy ants have been wreaking havoc across the U.S. Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, disrupting ecosystems and causing headaches for homeowners. Now scientists at The University of ...

Army ants use their bodies to build bridges. Robots could soon take a cue from the tiny insect’s ability to collaborate. By Andrew Paul Published Nov 22, 2023 1:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...