Group of Ants Function Similarly to Neural Networks in the Brain, New Study Suggests
In a similar manner to how neural computations result in decisions; colonies make decisions to leave rising temperatures.
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In a similar manner to how neural computations result in decisions; colonies make decisions to leave rising temperatures.
Temperatures are rising, and one colony of ants will soon have to make a collective decision. Each ant feels the rising heat beneath its feet but carries along as usual until, suddenly, the ants reverse course.
When facing rising temperatures, colonies collectively evacuate the nest when the ground becomes too warm, It is almost as if the colony of ants has a greater, collective mind.
Both outside information and the colony's own properties matter in this process.
If fantasy stories, or even our own history, are to be believed, being a royal was sometimes a dangerous endeavor. While ruling a kingdom certainly had its perks, the game of thrones could also be deadly, and might result in a swift end before you ever got a chance to rule.