Publications by authors named "Tanvi Dave"
Article Synopsis
- Fire ants can form structures like rafts and bridges, but these are vulnerable to disturbances such as water currents.
- This study examines how ant groups self-heal when pressed together, revealing that larger groups show a decrease in individual contribution—similar to social loafing seen in humans and cattle.
- Using simulations and mathematical models, the researchers demonstrate that ants adapt to this phenomenon by creating more links over time, which could inform future innovations in self-healing materials.
