Scientists have long been fascinated by collective intelligence, the idea that groups can solve problems better than ...

Prof. Ofer Feinerman's team at Weizmann Institute studied human and ant cooperation in transporting large objects. Ant groups ...

THIS is an incredible timelapse showing a swarm of ants outsmarting humans by solving an unbelievable puzzle. The bizarre experiment was used to explore how both humans and ants navigate a complex ...

Army ants, with their large mandibles and painful stings, may prey on reptiles, birds, or even small mammals. Ant colonies are so tightly knit and efficient, they can pass useful knowledge between ...