What happens when you pour 1200ºF molten aluminum into an anthill?

This. It's an archival clip from CBS Sunday Morning on the work of Florida State University biology professor Walter Tschinkel.

FSU Biology professor Walter Tschinkel with one of his ant colony casts.


FSU Biology professor Walter Tschinkel with one of his ant colony casts.

If this stuff floats your boat, the bountiful internet also offers you a website where you can buy these aluminum casts as art!