(Much like termites, which cause far more severe damage.) Some species, such as army ants, defy the norm and do not have permanent homes. (Why invasive ants are a bigger threat than previously ...

Ants — yes, ants — could protect apples, nuts, cocoa, and other beloved crops from disease and climate change.

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However, in the real world, a meat ant might find itself overwhelmed in combat by the sheer numbers of Argentine soldier ants that show up to battle. The researchers aimed to determine how this ...