Nature has always been a powerful source of inspiration, with inventors diving into the world around them for new ideas. From ...

When a bullet ant bites, it injects this venom into its victim, leading to a cascade of painful effects. The venom affects the nervous system, resulting in hours of searing pain. People often describe ...

But many ant species aren't to be trifled with. They're territorial. They're aggressive. They stick together in large groups. They have strong jaws and can deliver painful bites; take the bullet ...

Found in the lush rainforests of Central and South America, these ants got their name from the feeling of a bullet wound -because, despite their minuscule size, that’s the pain they deliver when they ...

Ant nests can exist for many years, with the worker ants excavating the nest, feeding the queen and larvae, and fighting off predators. Each summer new winged forms are produced. How do I get rid of ...

Closeup of a bullet ant in the sun. Filmed in the Amazon rainforest of Peru. Bullet Ant or Conga Ant (Paraponera clavata) One of the largest ants. Has a very painful sting. Worker foraging in the ...

A Korean man was arrested in Peru for attempting to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas, centipedes and bullet ants through airport security. On Nov. 8, security personnel at Jorge Chavez International ...

Stomach pain and digestion issues are common complaints that many people face. Irregular eating habits often contribute to these problems. However, sometimes the pain and digestive discomfort continue ...

However, it is a problem and a challenge that healthcare professionals are not always able to determine whether children are in pain. "This involves developing better rating scales or ...

It took the opioid epidemic to make government agencies finally recognize the scale of the problem, and the fact that millions of people with chronic pain had frighteningly few options.

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The ...