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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, ...

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, 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, ...

Multi-scale 3D X-ray tomography of termite nests reveals the secrets of their architecture which plays a significant role in ventilation, thermal regulation and water drainage after rainy periods.

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 ...