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Scanning electron micrograph of the tarsal notch

Close-up film shows for the first time how ants use ‘combs’ and ‘brushes’ to keep their antennae clean

27 Jul 2015

Using unique mechanical experiments and close-up video, Cambridge researchers have shown how ants use microscopic ‘combs’ and ‘brushes’ to keep their...

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White Whiskered Puff bird

Mental time-travel in birds

14 Oct 2011

Certain types of birds may track army ant swarms using sophisticated memory and the ability to plan for the future.

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