The soil scientists knew instinctively that they had dug up a very old termite nest. But neither of them was prepared for ...

Some African termites build nests that are brilliantly designed to maintain the temperature and humidity within the nest while permitting oxygen to flow into it and ...

These structures might be the handiwork of wasps. Wasps and termites, both known for their remarkable nest-building skills, often surprise people with the similarities in their construction.