Let's talk about the woodlouse spider, an arachnid with a unique hunting style and impressive jaws. Known scientifically as ...
The jumbo isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi because its carapaced cranium resembles Darth Vader’s iconic helmet from “Star Wars, Livescience reported. This particular critter, which resides in ...
National Geographic's "A Real Bug's Life" returns for season two, now streaming on Disney+. Inspired by Pixar's "A Bug's Life," the family-friendly series takes viewers "on another extraordinary ...
Taking birth control pills is pretty easy — you just pop a tiny pill into your mouth and swallow. There are two different types of birth control pills: combination pills (estrogen and progestin ...
Giant isopods - of which B. vaderi is one - have become an expensive delicacy in Vietnam in recent years. The unusual sea creatures are caught commercially and sold at fish markets. Some people ...
Pictured: Newly identified giant isopod species Bathynomus vaderi. The creature's species name is a reference to how its head looks like the helmet of the evil Darth Vader in the "Star Wars ...
The giant isopod, which can reach lengths of 32.5cm and weigh over a kilogram, was christened Bathynomus vaderi in honour of its head which is said to look like the Sith Lord’s helmet.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The highly contagious norovirus continues to spread in the United States and right here in Central Florida. “Norovirus is the sudden onset of vomiting and diarrhea,” Dr ...
Brown recluse bites often start with mild redness followed by pain and itching. The bite is usually flat, though it may develop a small blister. Sometimes, a bull’s-eye pattern with a blue or purple ...
The release is simply a matter of time; researchers say that after about 115 seconds a held object is released naturally when the pill bug’s shell opens. While better control over release would ...
While not common, bug bites can occasionally cause bruising. This tends to happen with flying insects or those that bury themselves deep in your skin. Bug bites are a fact of life, especially if ...