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Decoding the reason why bullet ants have the 'most painful sting in the world'
Researchers have discovered that the 'world's most painful' ant sting is caused by its toxins that travel straight to human pain nerves.
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Biology
Ants reproduce in a strange way never seen before
The next evolutionary step in ants was found in the chimera ant, surprising scientists.
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The most unique dish in Mexico, found nowhere else, only the brave dare to try
This dish is not always available and has become a Mexican exclusive.
Animal world
Name some of the most ferocious 'queens' in the animal world
Killer whales, bonobos, African savannah elephants and leaf-cutter ants have one thing in common - they all rely on their offspring to survive and thrive.
Biology
Scientists discover how desert ants navigate
An international research team led by Dr. Pauline Fleischmann from the University of Oldenburg (Germany) has just discovered that the desert ant species Cataglyphis nodu…
Biology
What if ants were the size of elephants?
Ants can lift 5,000 times their body weight, operate in giant armies, and outnumber humans by up to a million times.
Biology
Discover the uniqueness of vein-winged insects
In the insect world, species of the order Neuroptera possess ribbed wings that fold like a roof over their bodies.
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Why do many scientists believe that ants are the most perfectly evolved creatures on Earth?
A recent study from scientists has revealed surprising things about ants.
Biology
People study ants to write algorithms
By viewing an ant colony as an intelligent system consisting of many individuals following simple rules, Belgian scientist Deneubourg was able to simulate them using alg…
Biology
Ants help scientists discover thousands of fossils
A team of paleontologists recently discovered 10 previously unknown species of ancient mammals with the help of reaping ants.
Biology
The creepy thing in the extremely strange and rare plants of Vietnam
At first glance this plant looks like a deformed tumor clinging to the host plant. The outside appearance is weird, but the inside of them is really creepy...
Biology
If you drop an ant from the 63rd floor, will it die?
The answer depends on the final velocity of the free fall.
Scientific application
How the Ancient Chinese Control Pests
Everyone knows that pesticides are very toxic, but we all need to eat them and not everyone can afford them... Pest control...
Biology
Alien mad ants threaten native animals in Texas
An alien species of ant with the ability to secrete toxic formic acid is invading Texas, threatening native animals.
Biology
Marvel at the small animal that can run 47 steps per second
To see the 'terrible' of this number, you can imagine a domestic cat reaching a running speed of up to 193 km / h according to the corresponding size ratio.