The jewel wasp is a parasite with a method so precise it can turn a cockroach into a living host without killing it ...

Learn more about termite evolution and how shedding key genes from their cockroach ancestors helped them build more complex ...

Researchers traced termite DNA back to cockroach ancestors and found genetic loss played a key role in building social ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

Imagine a predator that doesn’t just kill its prey, but performs a high-stakes “brain surgery” to turn it into a willing ...

Tracing the emergence of termites back to cockroaches, scientists have found that termites didn’t become more socially complex by gaining new genes, but by losing them. The findings shed new light on ...

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...

When cold weather sets in, it’s tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, ...

Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much ...

Most living organisms break down instantly when exposed to outer space. With no oxygen, crushing radiation, and extreme ...

Most over-the-counter sprays only treat what you can see. They rarely address nests or hidden entry points.”— Brittany ...