Termites are underground pests that feed on wood. Damage may take three to eight years to become serious since termites eat wood from the inside out. (Photo Credit: Chaiyon021/Dreamstime) Termites are ...

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 ...