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 ...

Watch the latest Empires of the Undergrowth to see what to expect with the Exploding Ants DLC, which brings new exploding Ant units and Termites, and two new levels inspired by the main campaign ...