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The first thing many of us might wish for is eternal youth, but there’s always a catch. Now, scientists have discovered a version of this story playing out in ant nests, as parasites drastically extend the lifespan of worker ants – at a terrible cost.

Amber has offered us all kinds of fascinating insights about long-gone creatures that once inhabited the Earth. Joining them is a rare 99-million-year-old fossil that shows an enigmatic “hell ant” clamping down on its cockroach-like prey.

A new study indicates that ants can be very effective at protecting crops from diseases. It's even being suggested that ant-derived antibiotics could be applied on a commercial scale.

Start-up Brim Brothers is aiming to offer cyclists a little more flexibility in measuring their performance with a wearable power meter that is fitted to the cyclist's shoes to measure force, regardless of their choice of ride.

Reliable power meters can cost upwards of US$500 or even $1,000, making them out of reach for many weekend warriors looking to improve their performance. Velocomp is trying to change that with its PowerPod, a handlebar-mounted power meter designed to offer reasonably-priced tracking to the masses.

Headlights, tail lights and even turn indicators certainly make cycling safer, but operating all those devices at once could be a bit awkward. That's why Bontrager has announced its new Transmitr system. It allows multiple lights to be wirelessly controlled from one handlebar-mounted remote.

Shimano has made its first foray into the increasingly crowded action cam market with the CM-1000 Sport Camera. Lightweight and HD-capable, the camera is ANT+ compatible and could prove a useful tool for reviewing performance.

Paddling a kayak is tough work. If you're wondering just how tough, a new paddle from New Zealand-based One Giant Leap can tell you. Its integrated power meter monitors how much power is going into each stroke.

The o-synce ANT+remote makes using a cycling computer easier than ever.

Pioneer Electronics has announced its first step into the sports and health industry with the launch of its SGX-CA900 Cyclocomputer and SGY-PM900 Pedaling Monitor.

StageONE power meter comes pre-attached to a crank arm and uses a strain gauge and an accelerometer to measure a rider's power output on a bike.

Garmin has introduced its first GPS watch for the outdoors, and it rolls some impressive features into a wrist-top package.