Biology
Don't play with fire ants, especially in Africa, they can 'turn' your body into Sashimi!
Imagine, your body is attacked by a swarm of African fire ants, what will your body be like?
Fire Ants
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New technology
The new metal cannot be submerged in water, inspired by fire ants
Fire ants and diving bell spiders have inspired scientists to create a water-resistant metal that can be used to build unsinkable ships.
Biology
Amazingly huge ants fire floating in the super typhoon in America
Millions of ants gathered together, forming a small island to survive the flood in North Carolina.
Biology
Detecting a 'killer' ants can be deadly in Korea
According to a source from the Korean Ministry of Environment, the quarantine agency installed 150 traps in the affected area and will add 500 traps within a 5km radius…
Biology
The fire ants formed a solid tower to overcome obstacles
The tower is a massive building made up of hundreds of thousands of fire ants (Solenopsis invicta), shaped like the miniature Eiffel Tower, according to the Internationa…
Biology
Flies bite off fire ant heads
Many flies in South America have a unique breeding strategy to the point of being frightening. They lay eggs on the fire ants to feed the host's brain.
Biology
Fire ants create rafts to escape flooding
These tiny insects hook their legs together to form a lifesaver that helps them float on the water.
Biology
Research fire ant behavior to develop rescue robots, waterproofing materials
Fire ants' skillful movement and rafting can help professionals create effective rescue robots and waterproofing materials.
Biology
Fire ants' super prize math like people
Effective problems are considered by fire ants as they always choose the fastest route, instead of the shortest, to move on every surface.
Biology
Teamwork helps fire ants to die in floods
Fire ants use their own bodies to connect with other ants to form lifesavers, capable of floating on the water to help them survive when the water rises.
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Rare photos: Fire ants stand with one leg
As an artist performing a bale on stage, a fire ant in a wonderful photo is showing his balance with one leg.
New technology
Detection of super-durable materials from fire ants
Scientists have discovered the ability to create a super-durable material thanks to fire ants.