Zombie Ants, Smart Fungi & Ancient Science

Update: 2025-06-07

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SCI084: A fungus that turns ants into zombies? Australia’s latest discovery stirs big questions about nature, culture, and collaboration. With Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle.

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