Research over spilled milk. A kitchen accident got Dr. Mohamed Badu wondering about ants and the color of their abdomens. He shared these photographs of his findings. /VCG Photo

After his wife spilled some milk in their kitchen, Dr. Badu noticed some ants in his home had turned white. He wondered if the milk had anything to do with it. /VCG Photo

Dr. Badu tested his theory and gave ants in his yard some colored sugar drops. The insects changed color right before his eyes. /VCG Photo

Some ants sipped from more than one drop, giving them multi-colored abdomens. Dr. Badu found that ants preferred lighter colors like yellow and green. / VCG Photo