Cockroaches may become unlikely heroes in the case of earthquakes or other disasters. But we’re not talking about your run-of-the-mill cockroach. We’re talking about a surgically enhanced creature ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Cockroaches have some of the worst PR in the animal kingdom. With a ...

The mystery of just how the notorious cockroach became one of the most widespread vermin has been solved by scientists. The origins of the German cockroach (Blattella germanica)—the one usually ...