Ants use complex mathematical principles like optimization, geometry, and network theory to build efficient colonies, navigate terrain, divide resources, and make collective decisions—proving nature’s ...

They are popular for artificial ant habitats due to their complex colony-building capabilities. A single ant can retail for more than $130 in the West, Reuters reported. “This case not only marks a ...

These temporary structures allow the colony to traverse gaps in their path efficiently ... bridge-building behavior has evolved independently in several lineages of ants, including certain species of ...

An aggressive ant species is spreading ever further north in Germany and threatening to take down power and internet connections. Ants of the invasive species Tapinoma magnum, which originates in ...

Ant colonies are master organizers, dividing work with incredible precision. Learn how mathematical principles guide their teamwork, efficiency, and survival strategies in this fascinating look at ...

Individual neurons in a human brain cannot do much on their own, yet the combined power of those neurons is amazing. Ant colonies mirror that principle. They can create intricate trail networks, use ...

Chinese APT group Weaver Ant breached and maintained a foothold on a large Asian telco network for four years using compromised Zyxel CPE routers for cyber espionage. “Based on our analysis, we assess ...

All you'll need to do is mix one part baking powder and one part icing sugar in a bowlCredit: Getty It’s around this time of year that ants begin to search for food post-hibernation. And if you ...

He explained that he had to import Thai ants because the Singapore weaver ants have ascorbic acid -- Vitamin C -- which give them a sour taste. That went well with the yoghurt and rum, but he ...

Like boxing crabs co-opting anemones, a group of plants called ant-plants host stinging ant colonies that defend the plants while receiving food and shelter in return. “Why expend energy ...