Termites

Termitologists Discover New Termite Species in Colombia
A new termite species has been discovered in Colombia. It has been named after a fictional town in a Gabriel García Marquez novel. (2016-10-21)

Two Most Destructive Termite Species Forming Hybrid Superswarms in South Florida
The world's two most destructive termite species are forming hybrid superswarms in South Florida. (2015-03-28)

Brazilian Scarab Beetles Hide Inside Termite Nests
Scientists have found Brazilian scarab beetles hiding inside the nests of termites. (2015-01-13)

Scientists Sequence Genome of Primitive Termite
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the the Nevada dampwood termite. (2014-05-23)

Leaderless Robots Inspired by Termites Build Structures Using Foam Bricks
Harvard computer scientists and engineers have developed leaderless robots inspired by termites that can build structures using foam bricks. (2014-02-13)

Scientist Says Sand Termites Behind Desert Fairy Circles
German scientist Norbert Juergens, from the University of Hamburg, believes fairy circles in the Namibian desert are likely created by a sand termite named Psammotermes. (2013-03-30)

Termite Mounds Can Help Reveal Location of Gold Deposits
New research conducted by CSIRO indicates that ant and termite mounds can provide evidence of gold located deep beneath them. (2012-12-11)