Even at levels safe for humans, air pollution can disrupt the way some insects communicate with plants, and with each other.

Myrmecophily is pronounced mur-muh-KOF-uh-lee and literally means ant love. With a pretty literal meaning, it refers to the positive interactions between ants and other organisms. It most often refers ...

Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s ...

Scientists have uncovered a shocking tactic used by parasitic ant queens. These invaders infiltrate existing nests and manipulate worker ants. Using a chemical disguise, they gain entry. Then, they ...