The termites who built the mounds, in successive generations over several thousands of years, shifted a staggering 10 km 3 of earth, equivalent to around 4000 great pyramids of Giza. Each mound ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

Witness the incredible step-by-step journey of building an underground multi-level swimming pool using primitive technology.

Step into the world of primitive technology as two skilled builders create an impressive underground dwelling from scratch.

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...

Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much ...

Left part: Mean abundance of invertebrates found in Dicuspiditermes spp. unoccupied mounds in primary lowland dipterocarp rainforest and in forest disturbed by logging. Green indicates mound material ...

Fewer than 5,000 students are enrolled in the schools directly affected by mergers or moves. CMSD preferred mergers, instead of closures, and students will have guaranteed seats at new schools under ...

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Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect dead leaves, wood, and grass to stack them in underground fungus gardens ...

Fire officials said a ventilation shaft in a building on Alexander Avenue had fallen in after reports of an explosion. There were no reports of injuries. By Mihir Zaveri Taylor Robinson and Miles G.