As you watch this video of an abandoned ant hill that was preserved with concrete and excavated, take a moment to marvel at the wonder that is the ant. They are the most numerous animal on Earth, and may represent as much as 25% of the animal biomass on the planet. There are ant species thriving in all but the most remote habitats. In addition to feats of engineering (of which this hill is not even an extreme example), their complex societies engage in agriculture, education, and warfare. Now, consider the classic … [Read more...] about Science in Review — November 2013