This roach-looking insect has a sharp beak that brings a painful bite. Their front legs are equipped with claws to latch onto their prey and inject a venomous saliva. The toe-biter’s venom first ...

Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent them.

This article mainly introduces a dynamically stabilized and balanced point-footed bipedal robot, which we named MPLBR (Multi-locomotion Parallel-Legged Bipedal Robot). The robot structure is designed ...

Although the group was first mentioned on the island of Cyprus in 1990, no specific taxonomic information was provided at the ...

Avoid handling them, as this and other species can produce defensive cyanide-containing secretions if they feel threatened from predators.

Household spiders are generally not dangerous, but to keep your mind at ease, follow this cheat sheet of the most common home ...

Whiny mosquitoes and bugs are not just irritating to hear but are also capable of transmitting diseases through their bites.

China's mosquito-sized drone mimics real insects for stealth surveillance. A leap in micro-robotics, it raises major concerns.

From leaf-like lizards to shape-shifting sea creatures, nature is full of master impressionists. Discover ten remarkable ...

Where would the periwinkles go — those tiny, case-making caddisfly larvae — if it weren’t for our messy rivers?

Blacklegged ticks and Lone Star ticks carry diseases in Virginia. They live in the forest leaf litter or in shaded, grassy areas. Ticks do not climb high on vegetation, so they must hitch a ride by ...

Open the patio door in July and the invitation goes out: free buffet, all you can land on. Within minutes a housefly is ...