Radio receivers will be fitted to a thousand ants in world first experiment probing their habits and means of communication The three-year project by researchers from the University of York will take place on the National Trust’s Longshaw Estate, Derbyshire, a hotspot for the northern hairy wood ant. Oh for Heavens sake – what for? Are they going to be able to listen to “The Archers” ?

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