One species of termite sends its older workers on suicide missions armed with explosive blue "backpacks." Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

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 ...

An explosion that split the pavement, sending debris into the air on a road in New Taipei City’s Banciao District (板橋) yesterday, was caused by termites biting through a high-voltage cable, local ...

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 ...