Ant species named after Harry Potter villain Lord Voldemort after Pilbara discovery
In short: Researchers in the Pilbara have discovered and named a new ant species after Voldemort, from the Harry Potter series.The lead author of the study says…
NSW gardener in blistering pain after discovering new outbreak of dangerous fire ants at flood pod village
The accidental discovery of red imported fire ants by a gardener in northern New South Wales has raised concerns about whether the pests were introduced…
Fire ants are on the march. Here’s what happens when they sting
Red imported fire ants are a particularly nasty type of ant because they are aggressive, and inflict painful stings that may be life threatening. That's…
Review: ‘The Ants’ shows how dicey the horror genre can be
Theater’s embrace of the horror play continues with “The Ants.” Ramiz Monsef’s contribution to the genre is a thriller with a social message that’s having…
Another infestation of yellow crazy ants has been confirmed in Whitsundays — and they are wreaking havoc
Tara Rudd was investigating what she thought was a minor electrical problem at her home in the tropical Queensland town of Airlie Beach, when she…
I’m a gardening pro – my favorite way to get rid of ants is organic and smells like orange juice
A GARDENING pro has revealed his juicy secret to keeping the pests away. His organic method for ant control in the garden uses an orange,…
Ants on the ceiling, geckos climbing walls: How does nature create stickiness?
Many animals hold sticky secrets.They're able to attach themselves to nearly any surface — dry, wet, rough or smooth — and then unstick themselves when they…