Ant colonies operate as tightly coordinated "superorganisms" with individual ants working together, much like the cells of a body, to ensure their collective health. Researchers at the Institute of ...

New research shows that terminally ill baby ants tell other ants to kill them, potentially protecting the rest of the colony from their infection. In a study published today in the journal Nature ...

For those who live for ice fishing, it can be easy to jump the gun. Sure, we all want to get on the hard water, but it's critical that the ice be safe before we get on the ice. Follow these tips to ...

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Nature can get downright brutal in the most unexpected ways—especially when parasites are involved. For the well-organized society of ants, some parasites are known to topple the existing social order ...

Despite official policy, Phoenix Police Department actions can lead to individuals being placed in ICE custody. Arrests by Phoenix police have resulted in 147 federal immigration cases this year as of ...

On a sunny day in North Fremantle, a group gathers on the beach and prepares for a feat of physical and mental endurance. Each person climbs into one of 45 inflatable pools that are scattered on the ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

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One of the highest-stakes game shows is back on streaming. The second season of Squid Game: The Challenge officially premiered on Netflix on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s everything you need to know about ...

Hot water in showers and baths can affect blood sugar levels. Some report blood sugar spikes during and afterward, while others may experience lower levels and hypoglycemia. Taking a hot shower or ...

Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimize the risk of infection, the insects immediately amputate injured legs—thereby more than doubling their survival ...