In addition, it will work in complete darkness. The results demonstrate how information gathering by individual workers can contribute to crucial collective decisions. Mallon, E.B., and N.R. Franks. Ants estimate area using Buffon's needle. Proceedings of the Royal Society.
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He is the author of The Mathematical Tourist, Islands of Truth, Newton's Clock, Fatal Defect, and The Jungles of Randomness. For children ages 10 and up.