A new kind of exploding ant found in Borneo will simultaneously fascinate you and gross you out with its toxic self-sacrifice. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a ...

Meet the exploding ant, a tiny warrior hidden deep in the forests of Borneo. Their astonishing act of self-destruction unleashes a toxic blast, stopping predators in their tracks and redefining the ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A newly described species of ant from Southeast Asia explodes in defense of its colony, spewing out a toxic goo that can ...

In order to ensure their survival, the Earth’s species have evolved sticky, prickly, and dangerous defense mechanisms. A rose has thorns, psilocybin mushrooms spew psychedelic compounds, and porcupine ...

It’s not easy being a bug, especially one as small as an ant. The list of potential predators is lengthy for the diminutive creatures, so it’s no wonder they’ve developed an arsenal of defense ...

A new group of exploding ant called Colobopsis explodens was identified in a research paper this week. The "explodens" name isn't just for show – these ants actually explode with toxic yellow goo – ...