One species of termite sends its older workers on suicide missions armed with explosive blue "backpacks." Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

Scientists studied the unusual chemical reaction used by a species of the insect in an act of self-sacrifice to save nests from invaders. By Veronique Greenwood Veronique Greenwood previously reported ...

I truly believe that religion is a product of evolution. That is, the human brain has a need for religion hardwired into it. I suppose this is to prevent those of lesser intelligence getting caught in ...