Termites are the architects of the natural world. The nests that they build can reach metres of height, with complex and elaborate structures, galleries that ensure efficient communication and that ...

Ground-floor structures are highly susceptible to termites due to their soil-dwelling nature, need for moisture, and easy ...

Harvard University researchers have designed a crew of tiny robots able to build complicated structures without blueprints or outside intervention. The scientists were inspired by termites, WSJ's ...

Two aggressive species of termites are now cross-breeding in South Florida, according to a recent study from the University of Florida. This is bad news for homeowners as it may mean serious damage to ...

They’re small, they’re hungry, and their total weight is greater than the weight of all the humans in the world (485 vs 440 million tons)! This week, we’re digging up facts about termites. *Let’s ...