In my home state of Pennsylvania, I often have an ant problem in the warmer months. They seem to suddenly appear on the counter of my kitchen and sometimes on my bathroom floors. This makes sense ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, we had to completely reorganize our spaces to avoid close contact. Transparent barriers ...

Ants make a series of clever architectural adjustments to their nests to prevent the spread of disease, University of Bristol ...

If your lawn is dried out or dormant, it is best just to keep it mowed to control the weeds and postpone any fertilization ...

After wrapping up the trip to Bulgaria, the team dissected the science behind the ant yogurt in Denmark. The ants carry both ...

Weaver ants’ feet have an incredibly strong grip—individual members of one species can, without slipping, hold an entire dead bird hanging off the edge of a table. And the mighty insects rarely work ...

Spiking milk with live ants makes tangy traditional yogurt. Researchers have identified the ants' microbial pals and enzymes that help the process.

A groundbreaking study has uncovered that ants actively modify their nest networks to combat the spread of diseases within their colonies. This remarkable behavior showcases the ants’ ability to adapt ...

Time and again, the adrenaline-inducing show Fear Factor brought out scorpions to scare contestants. As the arachnids crept toward the thrill seekers with stingers raised, even the audience’s hearts ...

Researchers proposed using a toxin in scorpion venom as a treatment for brain tumors. When administered, the chemical chlorotoxin will act as a guide for a patient’s immune system to attack the cancer ...