But for years, scientists didn’t understand why. A new study published yesterday (September 1) in Science proposes an explanation: The insulin signaling pathway of reproductive ants differs from that ...

Ants may also come inside in search of water, particularly when the weather is hot. Some species prefer to build their nests ...

Despite their tiny size, ants are able to accomplish absolutely incredible feats. They can build amazingly intricate nests, ...

Keller, L. Complex hybrid origin of genetic caste determination in harvester ants. Nature 424, 306–309 (2003). Monnin, T. & Ratnieks, F. Reproduction versus work in queenless ants: when to join ...

Depending on the species, they can be hunters that keep other insects’ populations in check, scavengers that help in decomposition, and pollinators that aid in flower reproduction. Ants can also ...

the non-reproductive colony members provide resources, defense, and collective care of the young. The list of known eusocial animals includes ants, termites, some wasps, some bees, a small number ...

Several ant species recognize nestmates on the basis of a cocktail of dozens of hydrocarbons in their cuticle. However, cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) are known to vary with reproductive status in some ...