Unlike humans, ants work better in larger groups
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Researchers at the Weizmann Institute found that larger ant colonies solve complex navigation and coordination tasks more efficiently than smaller groups, even when accounting for physical demands; the study used 3D-printed props and laser-cut mazes to measure pure cooperation and reveals principles that could improve machine learning and swarm robotics.
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