A thin band of light from Cristian Lucanas's headlamp pierces the blackness of a Philippine rainforest as he digs through the underbrush before gently scooping up a cockroach with his bare hands.

"We envision a future where, after disasters such as earthquakes or building collapses, cyborg cockroaches can quickly and efficiently navigate areas unsafe for humans to enter," said Huai Ruituo, an ...

Cockroaches are often referred to as pests: a destructive insect or animal that disrupts both our homes and society. Their abilities to spread disease, cause allergic reactions and just be a pretty ...

The wood-feeding cockroach’s cannibalistic love bites lead to a lasting bond. Afterward, the pair prefer each other over all ...

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Insects are capable of reproducing in fascinating ways. Throughout the world, these diverse critters feature a wide range of ...

Water bugs look like big cockroaches, but they're a completely different species. And they bite. Here's how to tell these two insects apart.

Don't miss out on the headlines from technology/environment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Pest control workers have seen a 30 per cent increase in requests to exterminate the hideous ...

That also means those creepy crawlers, slimy slugs and maddening mosquitos all starting to appear perhaps sooner than most years. Among the insects Fresno-area residents might start to encounter: ...

Studies have indicated that insects rely on their brains to respond to what they feel and see. But for the first time, researchers have shown a direct link between neurons at the center of an insect ...

A woman was rushed to the hospital with a horrifying case of a cockroach stuck in her ear. It took nine days before doctors completely extracted the insect's carcass. Katie Holley wrote a blog ...