Adrian Alan Smith

Works (18)

Updated: February 14th, 2026 05:05

2026 article

Springtail-inspired compliant hinge enables terrain-adaptable takeoff in insect-scale robots

Harrison, J. S., Kim, B., Ko, H., Smith, A. A., Truong, T., Koh, J.-sung, & Bhamla, S. (2026, February 7). (Vol. 2). Vol. 2.

By: J. Harrison*, B. Kim *, H. Ko *, A. Smith n , T. Truong*, J. Koh*, S. Bhamla*

topics (OpenAlex): Robotic Locomotion and Control; Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms; Soft Robotics and Applications
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2026

2025 article

Communicating biodiversity research on YouTube: An experimental comparison of scientists and third-party presenters

Ruzi, S. A., Smith, A. A., & Lee, N. M. (2025, January 15). Public Understanding of Science, Vol. 1.

By: S. Ruzi n, A. Smith n  & N. Lee*

author keywords: biodiversity; perceptions of scientists; science videos; strategic science communication
MeSH headings : Biodiversity; Communication; Social Media; United States; Humans; Video Recording; Information Dissemination / methods; Internet; Animals; Bees
topics (OpenAlex): Animal and Plant Science Education; Climate Change Communication and Perception; Digital Marketing and Social Media
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 21, 2025

2024 article

A morphofunctional study of the jumping apparatus in globular springtails

Oliveira, F. G. L., & Smith, A. A. (2024, February 9). Arthropod Structure & Development, Vol. 79.

By: F. Oliveira * & A. Smith n 

author keywords: 3D reconstruction; Biomechanics; Collembola; High-speed video recordings; Latch-mediated spring mechanism; Furca
MeSH headings : Animals; Arthropods / anatomy & histology; Muscles; Video Recording; Biomechanical Phenomena
topics (OpenAlex): Fossil Insects in Amber; Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology; Amphibian and Reptile Biology
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Added: April 8, 2024

2024 article

Jumping Performance and Behavior of the Globular Springtail Dicyrtomina minuta

Smith, A. A., & Harrison, J. S. (2024, January 1). Integrative Organismal Biology, Vol. 6.

By: A. Smith n  & J. Harrison *

topics (OpenAlex): Amphibian and Reptile Biology; Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
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Added: September 9, 2024

2022 article

A novel power-amplified jumping behavior in larval beetles (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae)

Bertone, M. A., Gibson, J. C., Seago, A. E., Yoshida, T., & Smith, A. A. (2022, January 19). (P. Barden, Ed.). PLoS ONE, Vol. 17.

By: M. Bertone n , J. Gibson *, A. Seago *, T. Yoshida * & A. Smith n 

Ed(s): P. Barden

MeSH headings : Locomotion
topics (OpenAlex): Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution; Fossil Insects in Amber; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
TL;DR: It is proposed that this behavior in a group of beetle larvae is used for rapid locomotion which is energetically more efficient than crawling the same distance to disperse from their ephemeral habitat. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: May 10, 2022

2021 article

Testing how different narrative perspectives achieve communication objectives and goals in online natural science videos

Ruzi, S. A., Lee, N. M., & Smith, A. A. (2021, October 13). PLoS ONE, Vol. 16.

By: S. Ruzi n, N. Lee * & A. Smith n 

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Biological Science Disciplines / methods; Education, Distance / methods; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Narration; Speech Perception; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change Communication and Perception; Animal and Plant Science Education; Media Influence and Health
TL;DR: Manipulating the narrative perspective of the source of a single online video communication effort is effective at impacting immediate objective outcomes related to spokesperson perceptions, but whether those objectives can positively influence long-term goals requires more investigation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 3, 2022

2020 article

Bacterial exposure leads to variable mortality but not a measurable increase in surface antimicrobials across ant species

Halawani, O., Dunn, R. R., Grunden, A. M., & Smith, A. A. (2020, December 3). PeerJ, Vol. 8.

By: O. Halawani n, R. Dunn n , A. Grunden n  & A. Smith n 

author keywords: Entomopathogen; Metapleural gland; Social immunity; Bacterial exposure; Social insects; Sociobiology; Antimicrobial
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
TL;DR: The results demonstrate the susceptibility to bacteria is varied across ant species, and variation may correlate with an ant species’ use of surface antimicrobials, as significant mortality effects in species which also were producing antimicrobial compounds are found. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 11, 2021

2020 article

Broadcasting Ourselves: Opportunities for Researchers to Share Their Work Through Online Video

Smith, A. A. (2020, August 25). Frontiers in Environmental Science, Vol. 8.

By: A. Smith n 

author keywords: science communication; video; YouTube; scholarship; digital media
topics (OpenAlex): Media Influence and Health; Climate Change Communication and Perception; Radio, Podcasts, and Digital Media
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Added: October 5, 2020

2019 article

The ant-bite video that changed my approach to science communication

Smith, A. (2019, November 22). Nature, Vol. 576, pp. 327–328.

By: A. Smith n 

topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change Communication and Perception
TL;DR: By making videos about the first steps of his research, Adrian Smith has realized the production value of his science. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 6, 2020

2018 article

External immunity in ant societies: sociality and colony size do not predict investment in antimicrobials

Penick, C. A., Halawani, O., Pearson, B., Mathews, S., López-Uribe, M. M., Dunn, R. R., & Smith, A. A. (2018, February 1). Royal Society Open Science, Vol. 5, p. 171332.

By: C. Penick *, O. Halawani n, B. Pearson n, S. Mathews* , M. López-Uribe *, R. Dunn n , A. Smith n 

Contributors: C. Penick *, O. Halawani n, B. Pearson n, S. Mathews* , M. López-Uribe *, R. Dunn n , A. Smith n 

author keywords: antimicrobial secretions; antibiotics; social immunity; social insects; ants; entomopathogens
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
TL;DR: This work quantifies the strength of antimicrobial secretions among 20 ant species that cover a broad spectrum of ant diversity and colony sizes and finds no correlation between antimicrobial activity and colony size. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

Prey specialization and chemical mimicry between Formica archboldi and Odontomachus ants

Smith, A. A. (2018, November 15). Insectes Sociaux, Vol. 66, pp. 211–222.

By: A. Smith n 

author keywords: Cuticular hydrocarbons; Predator-prey interactions; Social insects; Chemical deception; Social parasitism
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Plant and animal studies; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: Behavioral evidence is found that F. archboldi are more capable predators of Odontomachus in comparison to other Formica, and the intraspecific variability in F.archboldi cuticular hydrocarbon profiles is among the greatest reported for social insects and provides a unique case of how non-parasitic species can generate parasite-like chemical-mimic phenotypes. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: May 20, 2019

2018 article

Queen pheromones out of context: a comment on Holman

Smith, A. A., Suarez, A. V., & Liebig, J. (2018, April 14). Behavioral Ecology, Vol. 29, pp. 1212–1212.

By: A. Smith n , A. Suarez * & J. Liebig*

topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Plant and animal studies; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: The evolution of cuticular fertility signals in eusocial insects and their role in species-wide signals and variable cues for identity in both invertebrates and vertebrates is studied. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 7, 2019

2018 article

Snap-jaw morphology is specialized for high-speed power amplification in the Dracula ant, Mystrium camillae

Larabee, F. J., Smith, A. A., & Suarez, A. V. (2018, December 1). Royal Society Open Science, Vol. 5.

By: F. Larabee *, A. Smith n  & A. Suarez *

author keywords: finite-element analysis; power amplification; ants; microCT; functional morphology
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Fossil Insects in Amber; Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
TL;DR: The kinematics and functional morphology of the Dracula ant, Mystrium camillae, who use a snap-jaw mechanism to quickly slide their mandibles across each other similar to a finger snap are examined, extending the understanding of animal speed and demonstrating how small changes in morphology can result in dramatic differences in performance. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 11, 2019

2018 article

YouTube your science

Smith, A. A. (2018, April 16). Nature, Vol. 556, pp. 397–398.

By: A. Smith n 

topics (OpenAlex): Social Media in Health Education
TL;DR: Video is an engaging way to make your research more accessible, says Adrian A. Smith. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Larvae of trap jaw ants, Odontomachus LATREILLE, 1804 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): morphology and biological notes

Myrmecological News, 25, 17–28.

By: E. Fox, A. Smith , J. Gibson & D. Solis

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

The evolution of cuticular fertility signals in eusocial insects

Smith, A. A., & Liebig, J. (2017, June 3). Current Opinion in Insect Science, Vol. 22, pp. 79–84.

By: A. Smith n  & J. Liebig*

MeSH headings : Animal Communication; Animals; Biological Evolution; Fertility / physiology; Hymenoptera / physiology; Isoptera / physiology; Pheromones / metabolism; Social Behavior
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Plant and animal studies; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: This review synthesizes conflicting studies into an evolutionary framework suggesting a transition of reproductive communication from cue-like signature mixtures, to learned fertility signals, to innate queen pheromones that evolved across eusocial insects. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

A comparative analysis of rapid antennation behavior in four species of Odontomachus trap-jaw ants

O’Fallon, S., Suarez, A. V., & Smith, A. A. (2016, February 2). Insectes Sociaux, Vol. 63, pp. 265–270.

By: S. O’Fallon *, A. Suarez * & A. Smith n 

author keywords: Antennal dueling; Antennal boxing; Antennal drumming; Dominance; Aggression
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Plant and animal studies; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: The exchange of rapid antennal strikes between individuals is a behavior exhibited by many social hymenopterans, largely in dominance contexts within the nest and in aggressive contexts towards non-nestmates, and its potential utility as a model for understanding aggressive behaviors both inside and outside of the nest is discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Comparative analysis of fertility signals and sex-specific cuticular chemical profiles of Odontomachus trap-jaw ants

Smith, A. A., Millar, J. G., & Suarez, A. V. (2016, February 1). Journal of Experimental Biology, Vol. 219, pp. 419–430.

By: A. Smith n , J. Millar * & A. Suarez *

author keywords: Lipid; Cuticular hydrocarbons; Division of labor; Pheromones; Sex pheromone; Social insects
MeSH headings : Animal Communication; Animals; Ants / physiology; Female; Fertility; Florida; Hydrocarbons / metabolism; Male; Pheromones / metabolism; Reproduction; Sex Characteristics; Species Specificity
topics (OpenAlex): Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Plant and animal studies; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: Fertility signals are not conserved within this genus: chemical compounds that distinguish queens from workers vary in number and type among the species, with isomeric and relative abundance variations comprising the main differences among species. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

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