2MM Bright Metallic Blue Ant Discovered in India Identified as New Species

Medicine & Technology Jun 04, 2024

A 2-millimeter metallic blue ant was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh's remote Siang Valley while researchers surveyed the area. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Fossilized Spider Masquerading as Ant Discovered in Colombia

Mar 26, 2024

The remains of a prehistoric spider were discovered and it was masquerading as an ant. Continue reading to learn more.

Ants Can Have Wide Range of Flavor Profiles, Making Them Ideal Seasoning for Delicacies

Mar 20, 2024

Scientists suggest that ants can have a wide range of sweet flavors, but can also have a urine-like aftertaste which could trigger allergies. Find out more about it in this article.

Ants Surprisingly Make Good Milk For Their Colony [Study]

Dec 03, 2022

Read on to know how adult and baby ants socialize in every gathering through milk.

Ant’s Photomicrography Trends Online: First Close-Up Image Shows Red Eyed Face With Horrific Details

Oct 22, 2022

A close-up image of an ant that looks like a horror creature was taken by a Lithuanian photographer. Read on to know more about this story.

Ant Chemicals Used to Combat Plant Diseases; New Study Shows How They Can Substitute Pesticides

Sep 23, 2021

A new Danish study shows that ants excrete chemical compounds that effectively inhibit plant pathogens, even where current pesticides are giving up.

The Foodies Beneath Our Feet—Urban Ants Like Human Food Too

Apr 01, 2015

It might be a sad fact, but in our daily lives, the most obvious example of species cohabitation may just be that of humans and ants. Now they’re not man’s best friend, that’s an obvious fact, but these little pests get away with a lot and whether we like it our not they tend to keep coming back. But when researchers looked into the tiny species, they revealed that the reason for their blissful cohabitation may be a lot more similar to why dogs like human homes as well—namely table scraps.