Robot design commonly mimics the abilities of their human creators, but some researchers have been inspired by a possibly ...

As if stealing the new queen's throne wasn't enough, these parasitic ants trick the workers into killing their own queen.

For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide.

In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs. But these large ants become nuisances when they forage or nest inside our homes. “Carpenter ...

If you’ve listened to these Wild About Utah segments for a while, you’ll have noticed that we tend to focus on places where humans don’t live. But what we call “nature” can flourish almost anywhere, ...

The student-faculty team's presentation highlights how studying biological swarm dynamics may lead to innovations such as self-healing concrete and smarter multi-agent systems. Think twice about ...

Think twice about eliminating those pesky ants at your next family picnic. Their behavior may hold the key to reinventing how engineering materials, traffic control and multi-agent robots are made and ...

You may have noticed the potted plants on your deck or patio have some uninvited guests: Ants! “With the loose, rich soil and moisture in container plants, we’re creating the perfect habitat for ants, ...

Fire ants represent one of nature’s most formidable and problematic invasive species. These small but fierce insects have earned their reputation through painful stings, aggressive behavior, and ...

There are over 12,000 species of ants. Most are seen as pests that invade homes and take over pantries in their search for food. The majority of these ants are found marching on the floor, up walls, ...