Termites
How Termites Help Tropical Forests Withstand Droughts
A new study found that, during drought conditions, increased termite activity led to considerably higher leaf litter decomposition, increased soil moisture, and greater diversity in soil nutrient distribution.
Could the Future of Air Conditioning Be Found Inside Termite Mounds?
The fusion of architecture and ecology allows termites to control the climate of their structures without burning a single fossil fuel.
Did Termites Help Flood New Orleans?
An expert says they didn't cause New Orleans floodwalls to collapse. But they may have undermined levees.