Ants also communicate using signals with their legs and use their antennae to sense different chemicals that other ants lay on the ground called pheromones. Back in the lab, ...

Insects use a wax layer on their bodies to prevent water loss. Furthermore, they use the layer for communication. Although ...

While plants often have mutually beneficial relationships with insects, a tuber in Fiji grows separate compartments for ...

Ants can be found in nearly every location on Earth, with rough estimates suggesting there are over 10 quadrillion individuals – that is a 1 followed by 16 zeroes, or about 1 million ants per person.

Scent glands from a worker ant were attached to the robot to give it the pheromones of an ant teacher. The team then attempted to lead an ant to the new site using the robot. “We waited for an ant to ...

Ants communicate via scent trails, which allow other ants to know where to search. Wiping down countertops with soapy water or cleaning spray removes any scent trails, which helps stop attracting ...