Researchers from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, in cooperation with colleagues from the Faculty of Tropical AgriScience of the Czech University ...

A termite of the species Neocapritermes taracua with a blue body on the back formed by laccase BP76. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

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 ...

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 ...

A team of scientists has discovered Neocapritermes taracua, a new species of termites that explode themselves when their nest is attacked by some predators. Credit: Science Journal/R Hanus A team of ...