Amazed by ants: Bugging out with Dr. Aaron Fairweather

🐜 Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation abuzz with everyone's favourite creepy crawlies: ants! 🐜

In this hilarious and (compound) eye-opening episode, we're joined by the wicked smart myrmecologist Dr. Aaron Fairweather (they/them) as we dig deep into the world of bugs, insects, and the intricate lives of ants. Listen in as we chat about ant daycares, how beetles are named, and uncover the secrets behind how ants farm and their long history as the original pesticide experts. 🌿🧑‍🌾 Do you know what a Dracula ant is? Listen in to find out! 🧛🏽‍♂️

So grab your magnifying glass, find a butterfly net, and get ready to journey into the world of ants and beyond! ✨

This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube.

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