Termites are the architects of the natural world. The nests that they build can reach metres of height, with complex and elaborate structures, galleries that ensure efficient communication and that ...

The termites who built the mounds, in successive generations over several thousands of years, shifted a staggering 10 km 3 of ...

Inspired by the way termites build their nests, researchers have developed a framework to design new materials that mimic the fundamental rules hidden in nature's growth patterns. Using these rules, ...

Termites, as highly social insects, are renowned for their profound ecological roles and the sophisticated architecture of their nests. These structures are emblematic of collective intelligence, ...

In a recent study published in Science, a team of researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) discuss how the design and development of new materials can be done based on how ...

Termites, often seen as pests, are revealed as remarkable engineers. These insects construct colossal, long-lasting mounds with sophisticated ventilation systems, some visible from space. Their ...