Termite species self-destruct to protect their colony
A suicide termite species from French Guiana carries a backpack filled with volatile toxins, ready to explode at a moment's notice to protect its colony.The suicide termites have evolved a ...
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Experience in Building from Scratch
In the heart of the vast African grasslands, there stands a model "city" renowned for its environmental friendliness. The towers are constructed entirely from biodegradable materials that easily decompose in ...
Discovery of 34,000-Year-Old Termite Mounds Storing Tons of Carbon
Scientists in South Africa have discovered the oldest termite mounds in the world, which have stored carbon for thousands of years.Using radiocarbon dating methods, the research team found termite mounds ...
