The Remarkable Self-Organization of Ants

Chris Reid

Chris Reid

Ants have a habit of challenging our level of co-operation. This article discusses the self organisation of ants without the need for a leader. 

David Hu and collaborators at the Georgia Institute of Technology have been observing fire ants and their remarkable co-operation to construct live ant bridges and towers to reach a common goal.

Check it out at The Remarkable Self-Organization of Ants

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