(Inside Science) -- Termites are tiny insects, but they are capable of moving tons of soil to build giant nests. Now scientists are discovering simple rules these insect architects might follow that ...
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Following significant swarms of Formosan termites in the New Orleans area, here’s some basic information about the pesky critters: Where do they come from? They're from mainland China, not Formosa, ...
It’s 9 p.m. on a muggy night in May, and winged insects – Formosan subterranean termites – are flying inside your home, or termites that have lost their wings are walking in pairs on your floor. What ...
“We think humans are the best designers, but this is not really true,” a researcher said. By JoAnna Klein In the capital of Zimbabwe, a building called Eastgate Centre holds nearly 350,000 square-feet ...
Inspired by the way termites build their nests, researchers have developed a framework to design new materials that mimic the fundamental rules hidden in nature's growth patterns. Using these rules, ...
Pest control expert Christopher Moschella found a 1.5 metre long termite nest in a Sydney home this week. Source: TikTok/roachsniper Australians have been warned not to "play with nature" after a ...