All articles tagged with #death spiral
A massive exoplanet, TOI-2109b, is spiraling towards its star in a process called orbital decay, with three possible outcomes: it could be consumed by the star, torn apart by tidal forces, or lose its gaseous layers to become a rocky super-Earth. Researchers are monitoring this process to better understand planetary evolution and star-planet interactions.
Bizarre footage captured in Queensland, Australia, shows termites trapped in a "death spiral," where they walk in a circle until they die from exhaustion, a phenomenon observed in some colonies of social insects. The video, shot at a woodworking show, raises questions about how the termites ended up inside the fungus, with experts speculating on the possibility of intentional placement. Trail-following behavior in termites is controlled by specific pheromones, and the peculiar phenomenon is attributed to a disruption in their navigation system.
Bizarre footage captured in Queensland, Australia, shows termites engaged in a "death spiral," where they walk in a circle following each other until they die from exhaustion. This behavior, also observed in ants, is controlled by specific pheromones and can occur when foraging insects lose their way. The video, uploaded to a Facebook group, has sparked curiosity among experts, with some speculating on how the termites ended up in this unusual situation.