Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...
Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...
Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much ...
Researchers reveal enormous prehistoric megastructures whose origins are not human.
Termite colonies rely on strict biological control to survive, but that system can turn lethal under certain conditions. The queen’s role is regulated through chemical signals that workers respond to ...
Even during the coldest months, pest activity doesn’t stop. Cockroaches remain active in heated areas like basements and ...
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Termites under microscope

A close examination reveals the hidden structure and behavior of termites rarely seen by humans.
Check out the video of this serval cat vs cheetah showdown in the Serengeti. Then read our analysis of what cheetahs normally ...
A new study is the first to describe tool use in a cow. It could be evidence that livestock has higher cognitive capabilities than once thought, researchers say.
How does a cow scratch an itch on its back? An Austrian cow named Veronika has a solution that could change how we view ...
Frisco has become one of North Texas’s fastest-growing cities, drawing new residents with its schools, job opportunities, and ...
The “Tool-Using” Wolf Seeing a gray wolf haul a crab trap out of the ocean looks like a scene from a science documentary that forgot its own rules. In a short video from Canada’s Pacific coast, a ...