ants

New research suggests that one species of rock ants search their environment in a methodical way

In a twist that surprised UCLA researchers, starving ants were more cautious, not less, in their search for food

New study indicates that ant colonies weigh environmental factors and colony size when making decisions

Findings could one day help researchers design next-generation materials in which molecules migrate to fix damage

Azteca alfari ants living within Cecropia tree trunks have been found to repair damage done to the tree

Study uncovers biological secrets of flying, fatherless ants

Discovery marks the first report of a specialized metabolite with broad geographic distribution produced by ant-associated bacteria

New research identifies the benefits of "simple models" and hope that they can be used for bio-inspired designs

Evolution is not always a one-way street toward increasing specialization 

From fish to flowering plants and seahorses to snakes—spanning five continents and three oceans—these new discoveries grow Earth's tree of life