Amazingly, Nevada does not have an official state insect. We have a state fossil (ichthyosaur) and a state tartan (blue with white, red and yellow stripes). But yet there are no honors for the insect ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While cockroaches can seem like just a nuisance, their presence can pose some real health risks. Cockroaches carry bacteria that ...

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 ...

Typically, engineers perform surgery to implant electrodes into the insects’ antennae. The antennae contain sensors for smell, taste, sound, touch, and sensitivity to temperatures and even wind ...