A mother's love isn't necessarily universal across the animal kingdom, with some mothers even resorting to eating children who aren't quite up to scratch. Ant queens in colonies of black garden ants ...

A fascinating new study has discovered an insulin-suppressing protein that can help extend the lifespan of some ants. The research revealed that in a certain species of ant this anti-aging pathway is ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For most ant species, being born as a worker ant means you’ll ...

Picture an anthill. What do you see? A small mound of sand and crumbly dirt poking up through the lawn? A tiny hole disappearing into the ground? A few ants scrambling around busily. Not very ...