An ant colony runs on a strict division of labor that shifts as each worker ages. Young ants typically stay inside the nest ...

The critical factor for determining which ants become queens or workers may be as simple as some extra insulin. In a study published Thursday in the journal Science, researchers showed that the genes ...

Patients in hospitals generally trust the nursing staff. After all, they have undergone training and, in some cases, have ...

Just like human societies, ant societies have a division of labor. Within a colony, some individuals feed the young while others are soldiers who protect the colony from intruders. New research across ...

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 ...

The young scientists learn about the life cycle of an ant. The life cycle of ants is described; the queen lays the eggs which ...

Ants are emerging this spring, seeking food and shelter in homes. Experts share tips to prevent and treat infestations.