Ants brains are amazingly sophisticated organs that enable them to coordinate complex behavior patterns such as the organization of colonies. Now, researchers have developed a method that allows them to study ants brain chemistry and gain insights into the insects neurobiological processes. The findings could help to explain the evolution of social behavior in the animal kingdom, and shed light on the biochemistry of certain hormone systems that have developed similarly in both ants and humans.
It has been many months since Hurley has had two of its own police officers patrolling its streets, but as of last week, the town has welcomed a second officer to the department. At the Hurley Town Council meeting Wednesday, Mayor Ed Stevens not only welcomed new officer Brandon Hannes, but also thanked returning town employees and council members as they embark together on another year. The gain of an …
The Hurley Town Council met briefly Tuesday evening at the Hurley Community Center and while it is common for residents to attend town meetings, there were but a few in attendance, with only one addressing the council. Councilors approved a business license application and a match waiver for grant funding through the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The council also presented a plaque to Councilor Esther Gil, whose term …
At their regular meeting Tuesday, the Hurley Town Council heard several updates from department heads and approved all items on the evening’s agenda. Several upcoming events a meet-and-greet with the new chief of police, the Hurley Pumpkin Patch, a neighborhood watch cleanup event and an upcoming Cobre school board candidate forum were also discussed. Wayne Kleck, head of the Hurley Neighborhood Watch, updated the council on two events …