Ants with a Penny (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption When a penny is dropped into a group of ants, the insects feel the pressure, release their holds on one another, allow the coin to pass though, then reconnect afterwards. Credit Georgia Tech Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.