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

Despite their tendency to spread dangerous diseases, cockroaches keep themselves clean by grooming immediately after physical contact. A cockroach’s antennae—which are particularly long—help them scan ...

A Guide to Reproductive Diversity,” the second work by the author of “The Ecology of Center City, Philadelphia.” Frank, a ...

Though we know them to be dirty insects, cockroaches are actually incredible self-groomers. In fact, their grooming behavior helps keep them safe and alert, aiding their resilience. These critters ...

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

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 ...

Lotto is a game of chance, but can strategy also come into play? We asked statisticians and looked at the data to find out how to win Powerball. Powerball is all luck—jackpot odds are 1 in 292 million ...

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 ...