Ants are so common that they hardly warrant a second thought, but if you take a closer look you'll find an absolutely ...

Scientists have identified the oldest known ant, belonging to the extinct subfamily Haidomyrmecinae, also known as "hell ants ...

Yoshiaki has been honoured at an invention contest in Tokyo and has applied for a patent for his innovation.  Science & Technology ...

An ant preserved in 16 million-year-old amber mastered the art of camouflage. A rare 16 million-year-old ant preserved in amber is helping scientists uncover new secrets about one of nature's most ...

A malfunctioning video game console put a 10-year-old boy on a quest to develop a type of sand that can repel one of the most ...

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Photomicrograph of Basiceros enana, a newly discovered extinct dirt ant species preserved in Dominican amber, formed from tree resin that fossilized millions of years ago. Credit: Gianpiero Fiorentino ...

A rare 16 million-year-old ant preserved in amber is helping scientists uncover new secrets about one of nature's most elusive insects. The newly discovered species of "dirt ant" -- named for its ...

Ants are among nature's greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide. Tropical Australia in particular is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some researchers believe it ...

The ants had created a network of interconnected nests that covered an area of over 370 acres. Yellow crazy ants are an invasive species known for their aggressive behavior and ability to displace ...