University of Florida researcher Dr. Rudolf Scheffrahn recently helped to discover a new termite species. It looks like Moby ...

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Termite bites happen, but they’re extremely rare. In most cases, they can be managed at home without the need for medical care. Share on Pinterest Tahreer Photography/Getty Images Termites are ...

The symbiotic digestion of lignocellulose by termites involves the sequential activities of the host and its gut microbiota. The hindgut of termites is a microbial bioreactor that efficiently converts ...

Hidden away in a towering, castle-like mound on an African savannah lives the termite queen. There, isolated in an earthen capsule, she lays more than a quarter-billion eggs in her lifetime. "The ...

According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.

The bugs are unique among colony-forming insects in that their queens cannot rule without a king. By Elizabeth Preston While millions of eyes are on the coronation of Charles III this weekend, other ...

Scientists have long understood that chimpanzees lead complex social lives. The primates engage in warfare, have complicated social relationships and experience something akin to mourning. Many ...

When a green architect does a particularly good job, you'll know it by the bling: the silver, gold, and platinum LEED certifications that emblazon buildings' exteriors. But the best eco-conscious ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...