Contrary to popular belief, honeybees aren't the only insects that make honey. Stingless bees, bumblebees, honey wasps, and honeypot ants all create their own unique versions of honey. So, why do ...

Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make the liquid useful medicinally.

An ant species in Australia makes honey that killed some bacterial and fungal infections in the lab, raising hopes that its properties could be used in new drugs. Close. Advertisement.

Honey made by Australian honeypot ants can protect against some types of bacteria and fungi, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal PeerJ. The findings are in line with Australian ...

Honey from the abdomen of an ant that lives predominantly in the arid regions of Australia has proven to be effective against the potentially deadly golden staph bacteria, according to a recent study.

Aboriginal people have used honeypot ants to treat everything from cuts to colds for generations. Now modern science is catching up, finding the ants could hold the key to new medical treatments.