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Sick ant babies request death by poison from nest mates

December 05, 2025 | Michael Franco
In a wide range of social species, when an animal is sick, it takes itself away from its group. Ant pupae are unable to move, however, so they've developed a unique mechanism that leads them to sacrifice their own life for the betterment of the nest.

Toyota's tiny, barebones IKEA pickup could be its most versatile ever

December 04, 2025 | C.C. Weiss
One of the most interesting concepts revealed at this year's Japan Mobility Show was also one of the simplest. The barebones Toyota IMV Origin concept is potentially one of the most versatile vehicles Toyota (or any automaker) has ever built.

Anchovy-inspired appliance could keep microplastics from leaving your laundry

December 05, 2025 | Ben Coxworth
The water leaving your washing machine may soon be a lot more eco-friendly, thanks to the anchovy. A filter inspired by the tiny fish could remove microplastics from the outgoing water, keeping them from entering local waterways.

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