Individual ants are not very smart, but ants working together in a colony are capable of extraordinary feats. Case in point is this remarkable video in which a colony of ants have transformed into a daisy chain to pull a dead millipede — behavior that's never been seen before. Ants are what biologists refer to... Continue Reading →

The next round of strikes by fast-food workers demanding higher wages is scheduled for Thursday, and this time labor organizers plan to increase the pressure by staging widespread civil disobedience and having thousands of home-care workers join the protests. The organizers say fast-food workers — who are seeking a $15 hourly wage — will go... Continue Reading →

Undoubtedly, 3D printing has taken root in a variety of disciplines, and medicine is no stranger to leveraging its tool kit. At Boston Children's Hospital, surgeons are using printed models to prep for the operating room. "With 3D printing, we're taking a step that allows experienced doctors to simulate the specific anatomy of their patients... Continue Reading →

Homeless people. We see them every day, yet ignore them. We are insensitive to them, and as a stretch sometimes treat them inhumanely with our disgust. Anyone who falls on bad times can end up homeless, even a close friend or family member. In this video, a hairdresser ventures into the streets of NYC and... Continue Reading →