A German start-up aims to give roaches backpacks that control their movements and gather intel so they can be recon soldiers.

The study reveals how Balanophora plants function despite abandoning photosynthesis and, in some species, sexual reproduction. Their plastid genomes shrank dramatically in a shared ancestor, yet the ...

Balanophora plants represent an extreme example of this shift. They do not produce their own food through photosynthesis but ...

At CES, the annual consumer technology conference happening in Las Vegas next week, the biggest names in tech will make the ...

From maintaining your furnace to testing your sump pump, these home maintenance tasks are easy to ignore but play a major ...

As scorpions continue to produce drops of liquid venom valued at around $39 million per gallon, they offer a compelling ...

Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, protein-rich larva inside, which seems like an overly complicated way to get protein.

Your Pet's Food Bowl Is a Bug Magnet Leaving pet bowls out in the open, indoors or out, can turn into an unintentional ...

In 1985, the problem was an enormous hole that researchers had discovered in the Earth’s ozone layer, which shields the planet from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. The culprits were ...

Household pests are far more than minor annoyances. They are a serious issue that can threaten both your health and your ...

Read on to discover the mid-text nugget: honey candles can attract roaches.

The scientific name of the largest cockroach is Blaberus giganteus. Blaberus giganteus can grow up to 4 inches long. This cockroach species is native to Central and South America. The scientific name ...