A flood hits a fire ant colony in the Amazon jungle. An amazing chance to see footage on how the species has adapted to water to protect their queen.

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Would would happen if everything that was fire was made from water? OK, it's slightly scientifically impossible - but that doesn't stop amazing photoshops, does it? picked by TheStep 2 years ago

In its brief lifespan of only 13 days, Hurricane Ike wreaked great deal of havoc. Affecting several countries including Cuba, Haiti, and the United States, Ike is blamed for approximately 114 deaths (74 in Haiti alone), and damages that are still being tallied, with estimates topping $10 billion. Many shoreline communities of Galveston, Texas were wiped from the map by the winds, storm surge and t... read full post picked by kelaltieri 1 year ago

The economic value of "special water" was first cultivated in Europe during the late 1700s when people began visiting natural springs to drink the water or bathe in it. Then in 1767, Jackson's spa in Boston began bottling their water. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Concerned with the possibility of vandalism or the threat of terrorist activities, all fire hydrants were shut off in this rural Texas fire district. Of course you know what happens next... (And did you know that the fire hydrant is an actual sex position? I love Google images!) picked by murfanda 1 year ago

Watch a number of videos from a fire that broke out earlier today in the Hollywood Hills near Griffith Park and the famed Hollywood sign. picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago

According to Jay Dillon, the director of Subgroup: "It tends to stand out on the shelves, by not standing out. Whilst all the other brands are fighting on the shelf with the same old cascasding water falls and water droplets etc. Our clear invisible bottle makes a focus of the water inside. Because after all it's just another bloody water, right!" picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Ants from an attacking colony will come up to inspect them, and they’ll be curled up just like a dead ant. Then moments later they uncurl and walk away. picked by doggylives 2 years ago

Data can be salvaged from Windows-based computers and Apple Inc.'s Macs, and even from fully loaded iPods or cell phones. picked by punthe 2 years ago

It has been proven that no firearm can penetrate 14 inches of water, not even the magnum .50 cal sniper rifle with steel-jacketed bullets, so this means that if you want to be safe from any bullet just stay under 14 inches of water in a river or lake. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Water shortages in the southern city of Aden are already fueling violence. One person was shot dead and three were wounded, two of them police, during water protests on Aug. 24.

*This is about water, something we take for granted every day. picked by kakana 3 months ago

We're not sure where they came from, we don't really know how to stop them, and they're eating our electronics from the inside out!

The only (and small) good news is they eat fire ants. picked by lynxears 2 years ago

I guess when you're a firefighter in a small town you have to start your own fires. picked by civicracer18c1 3 years ago

We all know that water is good for us, but often the reasons are a little fuzzy. And even if we know why we should drink water, it's not a habit that many people form. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

We have all been bombarded with orders to drink more water every day or we could become dehydrated and if we don’t, oh no please help us, something terrible is going to happen, like we’re going to shrivel up and die. picked by catalyst 3 years ago

Texas students will have four more words to remember when they head back to class this month and begin reciting the state's pledge of allegiance. picked by ReBoot 2 years ago

Ever since the gas company started drilling, residents of this Colorado town have a new trick: They can set their tap water on fire. Video included in link.

(Not a very good day for Colorado, is it?) picked by meggysue 1 month ago

Something crazy is spreading across Texas, and it may be so destructive that one day it will make Texans actually miss the hated fire ant. picked by IcePigs 2 months ago

These destructive little varmints cause 6 billion dollars worth of damage a year in the USA alone, not to mention their bites burn like the poisonous flames of hell. Now scientists fight back with an ant-specific virus. picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago

Even in its native Argentina, the fire ant wins in head-to-head competition with other ant species more than three-quarters of the time.
ARS scientists have been studying how different ant species fare against the fire ant as part of an effort to learn more about the behavior of this pest—an invasive species in its non-native United States. picked by Bingo 5 months ago