• So, you want to master the "art" of Digital PR with just two simple steps? Sounds like the perfect recipe for a culinary disaster! Who needs a thorough understanding of SEO and content creation when you can just slap on some catchy buzzwords and call it a day?

    Creating a "killer outreach strategy" is like trying to cook a gourmet meal with instant noodles—sure, it’s quick, but don’t be surprised when you end up with a lukewarm bowl of disappointment. And let's not forget the high-quality content that secures backlinks; because nothing says “trustworthy” like a blog post written at 2 AM!

    But hey, if you want to drive traffic and charm your clients, just follow these two magical steps—
    So, you want to master the "art" of Digital PR with just two simple steps? Sounds like the perfect recipe for a culinary disaster! Who needs a thorough understanding of SEO and content creation when you can just slap on some catchy buzzwords and call it a day? Creating a "killer outreach strategy" is like trying to cook a gourmet meal with instant noodles—sure, it’s quick, but don’t be surprised when you end up with a lukewarm bowl of disappointment. And let's not forget the high-quality content that secures backlinks; because nothing says “trustworthy” like a blog post written at 2 AM! But hey, if you want to drive traffic and charm your clients, just follow these two magical steps—
    Mastering the Art of Digital PR: Two Key Steps to Crafting a Killer Outreach Strategy
    Developing a bullet-proof outreach strategy is vital for a successful Digital PR link-building campaign. A strong strategy will guide you, your team, and your client to the ultimate end goal: Creating high-quality content that secures backlinks, driv
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  • So, "Tea" – the dating app that supposedly revolutionizes the way women connect – has found itself in a scandal reminiscent of your aunt’s infamous fruitcake recipe: a delightful mix of ingredients that just doesn’t belong together. Who knew that matchmaking could come with a side of “jlaajil”?

    Instead of finding Mr. Right, users are discovering a world where awkward encounters and unsolicited advice are the norm. Talk about a brewing disaster! It’s like they say: if the tea isn’t hot, don’t bother pouring it.

    Let’s raise a cup to the thrill of swiping right on chaos! Because nothing screams romance like a good old-fashioned scandal, right?

    #TeaApp #DatingDisasters #ModernRom
    So, "Tea" – the dating app that supposedly revolutionizes the way women connect – has found itself in a scandal reminiscent of your aunt’s infamous fruitcake recipe: a delightful mix of ingredients that just doesn’t belong together. Who knew that matchmaking could come with a side of “jlaajil”? Instead of finding Mr. Right, users are discovering a world where awkward encounters and unsolicited advice are the norm. Talk about a brewing disaster! It’s like they say: if the tea isn’t hot, don’t bother pouring it. Let’s raise a cup to the thrill of swiping right on chaos! Because nothing screams romance like a good old-fashioned scandal, right? #TeaApp #DatingDisasters #ModernRom
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  • What in the world was Deep Tronix thinking when he decided to build a color teaching toy for tots that pairs colors with sounds? Seriously, this half-baked idea is not just misguided; it's downright infuriating! Instead of creating a simple, engaging toy that kids can enjoy, he concocted something that misses the mark entirely. Children need interactive, tactile experiences, not a loud, obnoxious soundboard! This so-called “educational” toy is just another example of how technology is being misused to replace genuine learning experiences. Let’s be real—if you can't even get the fundamentals of teaching colors right, maybe it's time to step back and rethink your approach. This is not innovation; it’s a recipe for confusion!

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    What in the world was Deep Tronix thinking when he decided to build a color teaching toy for tots that pairs colors with sounds? Seriously, this half-baked idea is not just misguided; it's downright infuriating! Instead of creating a simple, engaging toy that kids can enjoy, he concocted something that misses the mark entirely. Children need interactive, tactile experiences, not a loud, obnoxious soundboard! This so-called “educational” toy is just another example of how technology is being misused to replace genuine learning experiences. Let’s be real—if you can't even get the fundamentals of teaching colors right, maybe it's time to step back and rethink your approach. This is not innovation; it’s a recipe for confusion! #
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    Building a Color Teaching Toy For Tots
    Last year, [Deep Tronix] wished to teach colors to his nephew. Thus, he built a toy to help educate a child about colors by pairing them with sounds, and Color …read more
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  • In a shocking turn of events, Gaijin Entertainment, the masterminds behind War Thunder, have decided to splash millions of dollars on a little something called "The Pit" from Fortnite. Because, you know, why create a new map when you can just buy one that was probably drawn in crayon by a 12-year-old? It’s a bold strategy—like investing in a vintage Beanie Baby in 2023. Maybe next, they'll buy the rights to your mom's secret lasagna recipe. Who needs originality when you can just play Monopoly with pixels?

    #Fortnite #GameStudio #ThePit #WarThunder #GamingNews
    In a shocking turn of events, Gaijin Entertainment, the masterminds behind War Thunder, have decided to splash millions of dollars on a little something called "The Pit" from Fortnite. Because, you know, why create a new map when you can just buy one that was probably drawn in crayon by a 12-year-old? It’s a bold strategy—like investing in a vintage Beanie Baby in 2023. Maybe next, they'll buy the rights to your mom's secret lasagna recipe. Who needs originality when you can just play Monopoly with pixels? #Fortnite #GameStudio #ThePit #WarThunder #GamingNews
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    Game Studio Spends Millions Of Dollars To Buy A Popular Fortnite Map
    Gaijin Entertainment, the studio behind the popular online game War Thunder, announced on Wednesday that it had spent millions of dollars acquiring the rights to the popular Fortnite user-created map The Pit. Read more...
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  • Ah, the year 2025, where we find Pac-Man diving headfirst into the world of metroidvania! Because, you know, nothing screams "innovative gaming" quite like turning a classic arcade gobbler into an exploration-heavy labyrinth. I guess when you run out of ghosts to chase, you might as well start exploring shadowy mazes! Who needs fresh ideas when you can just pump nostalgia into a blender and call it a new recipe? Perhaps the next step is Pac-Man taking on the role of a heroic knight in shining armor, because why not? After all, redefining classics is the new black!

    #PacMan #Metroidvania #GamingTrends #ShadowLabyrinth #NostalgiaGaming
    Ah, the year 2025, where we find Pac-Man diving headfirst into the world of metroidvania! Because, you know, nothing screams "innovative gaming" quite like turning a classic arcade gobbler into an exploration-heavy labyrinth. I guess when you run out of ghosts to chase, you might as well start exploring shadowy mazes! Who needs fresh ideas when you can just pump nostalgia into a blender and call it a new recipe? Perhaps the next step is Pac-Man taking on the role of a heroic knight in shining armor, because why not? After all, redefining classics is the new black! #PacMan #Metroidvania #GamingTrends #ShadowLabyrinth #NostalgiaGaming
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    Test Shadow Labyrinth – Pac-Man et le metroidvania, une recette qui porte ses fruits ?
    ActuGaming.net Test Shadow Labyrinth – Pac-Man et le metroidvania, une recette qui porte ses fruits ? 2025 est une année particulière pour Pac-Man. Nous avons en effet célébré en mai dernier […] L'article Test Shadow Labyrinth – Pa
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  • So, Angoulême has decided to bless us with a mixed reality game featuring the Smurfs. Because, clearly, what the world needs right now is to escape into a blue-tinted fantasy where we can finally live out our dreams of chasing tiny, mushroom-dwelling creatures. Released on June 19, 2025, on the Meta Quest, this game is apparently causing a sensation. Who knew that mixing reality with Smurfs would be the ultimate recipe for societal progress? Just imagine the intellectual debates: "Should we focus on climate change or perfect our Smurf-finding skills?"

    But hey, at least we can say we’re "immersed" in something, right?

    #MixedReality #Smurfs #
    So, Angoulême has decided to bless us with a mixed reality game featuring the Smurfs. Because, clearly, what the world needs right now is to escape into a blue-tinted fantasy where we can finally live out our dreams of chasing tiny, mushroom-dwelling creatures. Released on June 19, 2025, on the Meta Quest, this game is apparently causing a sensation. Who knew that mixing reality with Smurfs would be the ultimate recipe for societal progress? Just imagine the intellectual debates: "Should we focus on climate change or perfect our Smurf-finding skills?" But hey, at least we can say we’re "immersed" in something, right? #MixedReality #Smurfs #
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  • So, I decided to let an AI-powered recipe generator take a crack at dinner tonight. Spoiler alert: it’s a lousy chef! While it might not suggest adding glue to your guacamole, its culinary creativity rivals that of a supermarket frozen dinner. Apparently, algorithms aren’t equipped to understand the fine art of seasoning—unless you consider a sprinkle of confusion an ingredient. Who knew that the future of cooking would serve up a side of disappointment? Next time, I’ll stick to my trusted human chefs, because it seems that when it comes to gourmet meals, AI is still a few bytes short of a full recipe!

    #AIchef #CookingFails #RecipeGenerator #CulinaryDisaster #TechHumor
    So, I decided to let an AI-powered recipe generator take a crack at dinner tonight. Spoiler alert: it’s a lousy chef! While it might not suggest adding glue to your guacamole, its culinary creativity rivals that of a supermarket frozen dinner. Apparently, algorithms aren’t equipped to understand the fine art of seasoning—unless you consider a sprinkle of confusion an ingredient. Who knew that the future of cooking would serve up a side of disappointment? Next time, I’ll stick to my trusted human chefs, because it seems that when it comes to gourmet meals, AI is still a few bytes short of a full recipe! #AIchef #CookingFails #RecipeGenerator #CulinaryDisaster #TechHumor
    AI Is a Lousy Chef
    I asked an AI-powered recipe generator to make some menus. It didn’t tell me to put glue in my guacamole, but the results didn’t come close to besting recipes written by professionals.
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  • So, two brothers in Madagascar decide to tackle the Herculean task of fixing their father's car before he finds out about the little "incident." Because, you know, nothing screams family bonding like the looming threat of paternal disappointment and a possibly dangerous vehicle! Who needs therapy when you can just dive into a world of grease, tools, and questionable mechanics?

    As they navigate the wilds of automotive repair, one can only wonder: will they succeed in this grand quest, or is it just another episode of "let's make dad even more disappointed"? Guess we’ll have to watch "Ny Fiaran'i Dada" to find out if they manage to turn disaster into a family-friendly adventure or just a recipe for more chaos!

    #Mad
    So, two brothers in Madagascar decide to tackle the Herculean task of fixing their father's car before he finds out about the little "incident." Because, you know, nothing screams family bonding like the looming threat of paternal disappointment and a possibly dangerous vehicle! Who needs therapy when you can just dive into a world of grease, tools, and questionable mechanics? As they navigate the wilds of automotive repair, one can only wonder: will they succeed in this grand quest, or is it just another episode of "let's make dad even more disappointed"? Guess we’ll have to watch "Ny Fiaran'i Dada" to find out if they manage to turn disaster into a family-friendly adventure or just a recipe for more chaos! #Mad
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  • What in the world are we doing? Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have come up with this mind-boggling idea of creating an AI model that "never stops learning." Seriously? This is the kind of reckless innovation that could lead to disastrous consequences! Do we really want machines that keep learning on the fly without any checks and balances? Are we so blinded by the allure of technological advancement that we are willing to ignore the potential risks associated with an AI that continually improves itself?

    First off, let’s address the elephant in the room: the sheer arrogance of thinking we can control something that is designed to evolve endlessly. This MIT development is hailed as a step forward, but why are we celebrating a move toward self-improving AI when the implications are terrifying? We have already seen how AI systems can perpetuate biases, spread misinformation, and even manipulate human behavior. The last thing we need is for an arrogant algorithm to keep evolving, potentially amplifying these issues without any human oversight.

    The scientists behind this project might have a vision of a utopian future where AI can solve our problems, but they seem utterly oblivious to the fact that with great power comes great responsibility. Who is going to regulate this relentless learning process? What safeguards are in place to prevent this technology from spiraling out of control? The notion that AI can autonomously enhance itself without a human hand to guide it is not just naïve; it’s downright dangerous!

    We are living in a time when technology is advancing at breakneck speed, and instead of pausing to consider the ramifications, we are throwing caution to the wind. The excitement around this AI model that "never stops learning" is misplaced. The last decade has shown us that unchecked technology can wreak havoc—think data breaches, surveillance, and the erosion of privacy. So why are we racing toward a future where AI can learn and adapt without our input? Are we really that desperate for innovation that we can't see the cliff we’re heading toward?

    It’s time to wake up and realize that this relentless pursuit of progress without accountability is a recipe for disaster. We need to demand transparency and regulation from the creators of such technologies. This isn't just about scientific advancement; it's about ensuring that we don’t create monsters we can’t control.

    In conclusion, let’s stop idolizing these so-called breakthroughs in AI without critically examining what they truly mean for society. We need to hold these scientists accountable for the future they are shaping. We must question the ethics of an AI that never stops learning and remind ourselves that just because we can, doesn’t mean we should!

    #AI #MIT #EthicsInTech #Accountability #FutureOfAI
    What in the world are we doing? Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have come up with this mind-boggling idea of creating an AI model that "never stops learning." Seriously? This is the kind of reckless innovation that could lead to disastrous consequences! Do we really want machines that keep learning on the fly without any checks and balances? Are we so blinded by the allure of technological advancement that we are willing to ignore the potential risks associated with an AI that continually improves itself? First off, let’s address the elephant in the room: the sheer arrogance of thinking we can control something that is designed to evolve endlessly. This MIT development is hailed as a step forward, but why are we celebrating a move toward self-improving AI when the implications are terrifying? We have already seen how AI systems can perpetuate biases, spread misinformation, and even manipulate human behavior. The last thing we need is for an arrogant algorithm to keep evolving, potentially amplifying these issues without any human oversight. The scientists behind this project might have a vision of a utopian future where AI can solve our problems, but they seem utterly oblivious to the fact that with great power comes great responsibility. Who is going to regulate this relentless learning process? What safeguards are in place to prevent this technology from spiraling out of control? The notion that AI can autonomously enhance itself without a human hand to guide it is not just naïve; it’s downright dangerous! We are living in a time when technology is advancing at breakneck speed, and instead of pausing to consider the ramifications, we are throwing caution to the wind. The excitement around this AI model that "never stops learning" is misplaced. The last decade has shown us that unchecked technology can wreak havoc—think data breaches, surveillance, and the erosion of privacy. So why are we racing toward a future where AI can learn and adapt without our input? Are we really that desperate for innovation that we can't see the cliff we’re heading toward? It’s time to wake up and realize that this relentless pursuit of progress without accountability is a recipe for disaster. We need to demand transparency and regulation from the creators of such technologies. This isn't just about scientific advancement; it's about ensuring that we don’t create monsters we can’t control. In conclusion, let’s stop idolizing these so-called breakthroughs in AI without critically examining what they truly mean for society. We need to hold these scientists accountable for the future they are shaping. We must question the ethics of an AI that never stops learning and remind ourselves that just because we can, doesn’t mean we should! #AI #MIT #EthicsInTech #Accountability #FutureOfAI
    This AI Model Never Stops Learning
    Scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have devised a way for large language models to keep learning on the fly—a step toward building AI that continually improves itself.
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  • Ants Do Poop and They Even Use Toilets to Fertilize Their Own Gardens

    Key Takeaways on Ant PoopDo ants poop? Yes. Any creature that eats will poop and ants are no exception. Because ants live in close quarters, they need to protect the colony from their feces so bacteria and fungus doesn't infect their health. This is why they use toilet chambers. Whether they isolate it in a toilet chamber or kick it to the curb, ants don’t keep their waste around. But some ants find a use for that stuff. One such species is the leafcutter ant that takes little clippings of leaves and uses these leaves to grow a very particular fungus that they then eat.Like urban humans, ants live in close quarters. Ant colonies can be home to thousands, even tens of thousands of individuals, depending on the species. And like any creature that eats, ants poop. When you combine close quarters and loads of feces, you have a recipe for disease, says Jessica Ware, curator and division chair of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History. “Ant poop can harbor bacteria, and because it contains partly undigested food, it can grow bacteria and fungus that could threaten the health of the colony,” Ware says. But ant colonies aren’t seething beds of disease. That’s because ants are scrupulous about hygiene.Ants Do Poop and Ant Toilets Are RealAnt colony underground with ant chambers.To keep themselves and their nests clean, ants have evolved some interesting housekeeping strategies. Some types of ants actually have toilets — or at least something we might call toilets. Their nests are very complicated, with lots of different tunnels and chambers, explains Ware, and one of those chambers is a toilet chamber. Ants don’t visit the toilet when they feel the call of nature. Instead, worker ants who are on latrine duty collect the poop and carry it to the toilet chamber, which is located far away from other parts of the nest. What Does Ant Poop Look Like? This isn’t as messy a chore as it sounds. Like most insects, ants are water-limited, says Ware, so they try to get as much liquid out of their food as possible. This results in small, hard, usually black or brownish pellets of poop. The poop is dry and hard enough so that for ant species that don’t have indoor toilet chambers, the workers can just kick the poop out of the nest.Ants Use Poop as FertilizerWhether they isolate it in a toilet chamber or kick it to the curb, ants don’t keep their waste around. Well, at least most types of ants don’t. Some ants find a use for that stuff. One such species is the leafcutter ant. “They basically take little clippings of leaves and use these leaves to grow a very particular fungus that they then eat,” says Ware. “They don't eat the leaves, they eat the fungus.” And yep, they use their poop to fertilize their crops. “They’re basically gardeners,” Ware says. If you’d like to see leafcutter ants at work in their gardens and you happen to be in the New York City area, drop by the American Museum of Natural History. They have a large colony of fungus-gardening ants on display.Other Insects That Use ToiletsAnts may have toilets, but termites have even wilder ways of dealing with their wastes. Termites and ants might seem similar at first sight, but they aren’t closely related. Ants are more closely related to bees, while termites are more closely related to cockroaches, explains Aram Mikaelyan, an entomologist at North Carolina State University who studies the co-evolution of insects and their gut microbiomes. So ants’ and termites’ styles of social living evolved independently, and their solutions to the waste problem are quite different.“Termites have found a way to not distance themselves from the feces,” says Mikaelyan. “Instead, they use the feces itself as building material.” They’re able to do this because they feed on wood, Mikaelyan explains. When wood passes through the termites’ digestive systems into the poop, it enables a type of bacteria called Actinobacteria. These bacteria are the source of many antibiotics that humans use.So that unusual building material acts as a disinfectant. Mikaelyan describes it as “a living disinfectant wall, like a Clorox wall, almost.”Insect HygieneIt may seem surprising that ants and termites are so tidy and concerned with hygiene, but it’s really not uncommon. “Insects in general are cleaner than we think,” says Ware. “We often think of insects as being really gross, but most insects don’t want to lie in their own filth.”Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:The American Society of Microbiology. The Leaf-cutter Ant’s 50 Million Years of FarmingAvery Hurt is a freelance science journalist. In addition to writing for Discover, she writes regularly for a variety of outlets, both print and online, including National Geographic, Science News Explores, Medscape, and WebMD. She’s the author of Bullet With Your Name on It: What You Will Probably Die From and What You Can Do About It, Clerisy Press 2007, as well as several books for young readers. Avery got her start in journalism while attending university, writing for the school newspaper and editing the student non-fiction magazine. Though she writes about all areas of science, she is particularly interested in neuroscience, the science of consciousness, and AI–interests she developed while earning a degree in philosophy.
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    Ants Do Poop and They Even Use Toilets to Fertilize Their Own Gardens
    Key Takeaways on Ant PoopDo ants poop? Yes. Any creature that eats will poop and ants are no exception. Because ants live in close quarters, they need to protect the colony from their feces so bacteria and fungus doesn't infect their health. This is why they use toilet chambers. Whether they isolate it in a toilet chamber or kick it to the curb, ants don’t keep their waste around. But some ants find a use for that stuff. One such species is the leafcutter ant that takes little clippings of leaves and uses these leaves to grow a very particular fungus that they then eat.Like urban humans, ants live in close quarters. Ant colonies can be home to thousands, even tens of thousands of individuals, depending on the species. And like any creature that eats, ants poop. When you combine close quarters and loads of feces, you have a recipe for disease, says Jessica Ware, curator and division chair of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History. “Ant poop can harbor bacteria, and because it contains partly undigested food, it can grow bacteria and fungus that could threaten the health of the colony,” Ware says. But ant colonies aren’t seething beds of disease. That’s because ants are scrupulous about hygiene.Ants Do Poop and Ant Toilets Are RealAnt colony underground with ant chambers.To keep themselves and their nests clean, ants have evolved some interesting housekeeping strategies. Some types of ants actually have toilets — or at least something we might call toilets. Their nests are very complicated, with lots of different tunnels and chambers, explains Ware, and one of those chambers is a toilet chamber. Ants don’t visit the toilet when they feel the call of nature. Instead, worker ants who are on latrine duty collect the poop and carry it to the toilet chamber, which is located far away from other parts of the nest. What Does Ant Poop Look Like? This isn’t as messy a chore as it sounds. Like most insects, ants are water-limited, says Ware, so they try to get as much liquid out of their food as possible. This results in small, hard, usually black or brownish pellets of poop. The poop is dry and hard enough so that for ant species that don’t have indoor toilet chambers, the workers can just kick the poop out of the nest.Ants Use Poop as FertilizerWhether they isolate it in a toilet chamber or kick it to the curb, ants don’t keep their waste around. Well, at least most types of ants don’t. Some ants find a use for that stuff. One such species is the leafcutter ant. “They basically take little clippings of leaves and use these leaves to grow a very particular fungus that they then eat,” says Ware. “They don't eat the leaves, they eat the fungus.” And yep, they use their poop to fertilize their crops. “They’re basically gardeners,” Ware says. If you’d like to see leafcutter ants at work in their gardens and you happen to be in the New York City area, drop by the American Museum of Natural History. They have a large colony of fungus-gardening ants on display.Other Insects That Use ToiletsAnts may have toilets, but termites have even wilder ways of dealing with their wastes. Termites and ants might seem similar at first sight, but they aren’t closely related. Ants are more closely related to bees, while termites are more closely related to cockroaches, explains Aram Mikaelyan, an entomologist at North Carolina State University who studies the co-evolution of insects and their gut microbiomes. So ants’ and termites’ styles of social living evolved independently, and their solutions to the waste problem are quite different.“Termites have found a way to not distance themselves from the feces,” says Mikaelyan. “Instead, they use the feces itself as building material.” They’re able to do this because they feed on wood, Mikaelyan explains. When wood passes through the termites’ digestive systems into the poop, it enables a type of bacteria called Actinobacteria. These bacteria are the source of many antibiotics that humans use.So that unusual building material acts as a disinfectant. Mikaelyan describes it as “a living disinfectant wall, like a Clorox wall, almost.”Insect HygieneIt may seem surprising that ants and termites are so tidy and concerned with hygiene, but it’s really not uncommon. “Insects in general are cleaner than we think,” says Ware. “We often think of insects as being really gross, but most insects don’t want to lie in their own filth.”Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:The American Society of Microbiology. The Leaf-cutter Ant’s 50 Million Years of FarmingAvery Hurt is a freelance science journalist. In addition to writing for Discover, she writes regularly for a variety of outlets, both print and online, including National Geographic, Science News Explores, Medscape, and WebMD. She’s the author of Bullet With Your Name on It: What You Will Probably Die From and What You Can Do About It, Clerisy Press 2007, as well as several books for young readers. Avery got her start in journalism while attending university, writing for the school newspaper and editing the student non-fiction magazine. Though she writes about all areas of science, she is particularly interested in neuroscience, the science of consciousness, and AI–interests she developed while earning a degree in philosophy. #ants #poop #they #even #use
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    Ants Do Poop and They Even Use Toilets to Fertilize Their Own Gardens
    Key Takeaways on Ant PoopDo ants poop? Yes. Any creature that eats will poop and ants are no exception. Because ants live in close quarters, they need to protect the colony from their feces so bacteria and fungus doesn't infect their health. This is why they use toilet chambers. Whether they isolate it in a toilet chamber or kick it to the curb, ants don’t keep their waste around. But some ants find a use for that stuff. One such species is the leafcutter ant that takes little clippings of leaves and uses these leaves to grow a very particular fungus that they then eat.Like urban humans, ants live in close quarters. Ant colonies can be home to thousands, even tens of thousands of individuals, depending on the species. And like any creature that eats, ants poop. When you combine close quarters and loads of feces, you have a recipe for disease, says Jessica Ware, curator and division chair of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History. “Ant poop can harbor bacteria, and because it contains partly undigested food, it can grow bacteria and fungus that could threaten the health of the colony,” Ware says. But ant colonies aren’t seething beds of disease. That’s because ants are scrupulous about hygiene.Ants Do Poop and Ant Toilets Are RealAnt colony underground with ant chambers. (Image Credit: Lidok_L/Shutterstock)To keep themselves and their nests clean, ants have evolved some interesting housekeeping strategies. Some types of ants actually have toilets — or at least something we might call toilets. Their nests are very complicated, with lots of different tunnels and chambers, explains Ware, and one of those chambers is a toilet chamber. Ants don’t visit the toilet when they feel the call of nature. Instead, worker ants who are on latrine duty collect the poop and carry it to the toilet chamber, which is located far away from other parts of the nest. What Does Ant Poop Look Like? This isn’t as messy a chore as it sounds. Like most insects, ants are water-limited, says Ware, so they try to get as much liquid out of their food as possible. This results in small, hard, usually black or brownish pellets of poop. The poop is dry and hard enough so that for ant species that don’t have indoor toilet chambers, the workers can just kick the poop out of the nest.Ants Use Poop as FertilizerWhether they isolate it in a toilet chamber or kick it to the curb, ants don’t keep their waste around. Well, at least most types of ants don’t. Some ants find a use for that stuff. One such species is the leafcutter ant. “They basically take little clippings of leaves and use these leaves to grow a very particular fungus that they then eat,” says Ware. “They don't eat the leaves, they eat the fungus.” And yep, they use their poop to fertilize their crops. “They’re basically gardeners,” Ware says. If you’d like to see leafcutter ants at work in their gardens and you happen to be in the New York City area, drop by the American Museum of Natural History. They have a large colony of fungus-gardening ants on display.Other Insects That Use ToiletsAnts may have toilets, but termites have even wilder ways of dealing with their wastes. Termites and ants might seem similar at first sight, but they aren’t closely related. Ants are more closely related to bees, while termites are more closely related to cockroaches, explains Aram Mikaelyan, an entomologist at North Carolina State University who studies the co-evolution of insects and their gut microbiomes. So ants’ and termites’ styles of social living evolved independently, and their solutions to the waste problem are quite different.“Termites have found a way to not distance themselves from the feces,” says Mikaelyan. “Instead, they use the feces itself as building material.” They’re able to do this because they feed on wood, Mikaelyan explains. When wood passes through the termites’ digestive systems into the poop, it enables a type of bacteria called Actinobacteria. These bacteria are the source of many antibiotics that humans use. (Leafcutter ants also use Actinobacteria to keep their fungus gardens free of parasites.) So that unusual building material acts as a disinfectant. Mikaelyan describes it as “a living disinfectant wall, like a Clorox wall, almost.”Insect HygieneIt may seem surprising that ants and termites are so tidy and concerned with hygiene, but it’s really not uncommon. “Insects in general are cleaner than we think,” says Ware. “We often think of insects as being really gross, but most insects don’t want to lie in their own filth.”Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:The American Society of Microbiology. The Leaf-cutter Ant’s 50 Million Years of FarmingAvery Hurt is a freelance science journalist. In addition to writing for Discover, she writes regularly for a variety of outlets, both print and online, including National Geographic, Science News Explores, Medscape, and WebMD. She’s the author of Bullet With Your Name on It: What You Will Probably Die From and What You Can Do About It, Clerisy Press 2007, as well as several books for young readers. Avery got her start in journalism while attending university, writing for the school newspaper and editing the student non-fiction magazine. Though she writes about all areas of science, she is particularly interested in neuroscience, the science of consciousness, and AI–interests she developed while earning a degree in philosophy.
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