The German cockroach is an indoor pest that is found across the world. Science has finally solved the mystery of its origin. The cockroach, contrary to popular belief, isn’t one species. There are ...

A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen. By Sofia Quaglia They come out of hiding at night and ...

The future of spy bugs may be an actual insect: the Madagascar hissing cockroach. SWARM Biotactics, a German startup, is working to fit cockroaches with tiny backpacks that could carry cameras, ...

Roaches are more diverse, more complex, and less pestilent than we tend to think. The American cockroach is peridomestic, meaning it lives near people both indoors and out. Popular habitats include ...

Of thousands of cockroach species, you're most likely to see these four. Learn what it means for your health if cockroaches invade your home and what you can do to get rid of them. (Credit: ...

A close look at a viral spider video reveals how web-building spiders use silk to restrain, transport, and consume large prey ...