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Tanya Latty

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I don’t want to kill the spiders, ants and other bugs in my house. What should I do instead?

There are 10 quintillion insects in the world. Here’s what to do with the ones in your house.

10.06.2026 10

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Tanya Latty

In an ant colony, the queen isn’t in charge. So who is?

In humans, social complexity usually involves clear governance hierarchies, with leaders and middle managers directing our activities. But ants...

12.05.2026 20

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Tanya Latty

Hold up, humans. Ants figured out medicine, farming and engineering long before we did

Ants may be tiny – but by working together they build complex societies and solve many problems. They might even teach humans a thing or two?

21.07.2025 20

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Tanya Latty