The Economic Times

How an 8th grader used 200 ants and a maze discovered a way that could help scientists build smarter robots

A young student's curiosity about ants led to a significant scientific discovery. Seungah Chung investigated how ants navigate, questioning their reliance on scent trails. Her experiment with red harvester ants showed they use visual landmarks for direction. This research earned her a finalist spot in a prestigious science competition. Her findings could inspire advancements in autonomous robot navigation technology.