It’s the gift that keeps on hissing! Zoos across the US are offering the perfect Valentine’s gift for scorned lovers — name a cockroach after your former flame. This Valentine’s Day, several zoos are ...

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

A season of college football travels included bug-stomping duties, a Thanksgiving feast at Georgia and a game of pool with a ...

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 ...

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 ...