Quirks and Quarks

Apr 17: Mother ants shrinking brains, boreal forest tree shifts, finding a new blue and more…

Airborne plastic pollution, and a new book looks at ‘Life’s Edge’

Airborne plastic pollution, and a new book looks at ‘Life’s Edge’

When Indian jumping ant colonies lose their queen, female workers battle it out in gladiatorial tournaments to see who gets to take on her role. (Clint Penick)