The Miracle of Bugs

Through his study of the lowly ant, the late biologist Edward O. Wilson highlighted the complexity and wonders of life.

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Harvard biologist Edmund W. Wilson in 2002.

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Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Proverbs 6:6

Edward O. Wilson, the Harvard biologist who has died at age 92, is most famous for his contributions to evolutionary biology, but he built his career on ants.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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