In the battle for the crown, Indian jumping ants shrink and regrow their brains
If would-be queen ‘gamergates’ fail, the ants can regrow their brain mass back to previous levels and return to being workers.
If would-be queen ‘gamergates’ fail, the ants can regrow their brain mass back to previous levels and return to being workers.
Introducing a new species to an ecosystem rarely goes well, but there might be some strange upsides to these transported ungulates.
Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Research shows that older adults are still capable of learning new things. Here’s why that’s important.
Most of the plastic we put into blue bins ends up in landfills. So why can’t we just get better at recycling to save the planet?
Data from the World Happiness Report shows that GDP per capita, while correlate with life satisfaction, isn’t the only determining factor.
Velophiles might not be so surprised, but the best spots around the world to cycle aren’t necessarily warm and balmy.
Design tweaks that increase accessibility for people with disabilities and other marginalized groups have a surprisingly universal impact.
We’re just starting to understand the complex relationship between our microbiome and our health. Research on the gut hints at a future where probiotics can help cure diseases.
A wandering mind can boost creativity, reduce anxiety, and improve memory, according to one neuroscientist.
For fishing communities who depend on the ocean, an interruption in the seafood market spurred by COVID-19 might speed progress toward a more sustainable future—for them and for marine wildlife.