Certain ants appear to alter their nest networks to prevent epidemics, offering inspiration for disease control interventions in the human world as well. Ants are many things. Like, they're very ...

Pesky wasp nests can cause significant damage to your home, so it’s important to take immediate action if you spot one in or on your house. There are a number of ways to deal with wasp nests, from ...

Ants rely on scent to recognise their comrades, and when they are exposed to common air pollutants, other members of their ...

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 ...

Ants make a series of clever architectural adjustments to their nests to prevent the spread of disease, University of Bristol research has uncovered. The study, published today (Thursday, 16 October) ...

Researchers report that in the absence of visible landmarks, desert ants increase the likelihood that foraging nest mates will find their way home quickly and safely by elevating their nest entrance.

Ant colonies are well-defended fortresses. The social insects quickly sniff out most intruders and kill them to protect their ...