Ant farms were first invented as a way for researchers and scientists to study how ants behave and interact with each other, but it wasn’t long before they became popular educational toys. They’re ...

LST, “Ant Farm Media Van v.08 [Time Capsule]” (2008-2016) (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic unless otherwise noted) Donor form filled out by participants for Ant Farm’s “Citizens Time ...

Observing insect colonies in their natural state has always been a scientific interest for humans, whether it’s bees, butterflies or ants. A toy formicarium released in the 1950s helped bring ant ...

The American Museum of Natural History is unveiling an enormous new exhibit of leafcutter ants. Making it happen was no picnic. A leafcutter ant carrying a flower petal inside a new exhibit in the ...

Minecraft players created a 2D ant farm-like base, showcasing creativity with branching rooms and functional areas like farms and enchantment rooms. Mojang continuously adds new features to Minecraft, ...