What tiny molecules in ants and naked mole-rats can tell us about societal roles

From the bright lights of cities that don't sleep—where people hustle and bustle through the night to keep subways, servers, and supply chains alive—to the whisper-dark understory of tropical forests where ants hum in syncopated lines, the planet's most intricate societies hinge on round-the-clock cooperation and finely tuned roles.

Jun 16, 2025 - 16:58
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From the bright lights of cities that don't sleep—where people hustle and bustle through the night to keep subways, servers, and supply chains alive—to the whisper-dark understory of tropical forests where ants hum in syncopated lines, the planet's most intricate societies hinge on round-the-clock cooperation and finely tuned roles.