Male Eastern Hercules beetles have big horns but aren’t dangerous to humans. However, their legs can scratch you if you pick them up. ©Georges_Creations ...

A research expedition, known as Expedition 501, has found a huge deposit of "secret fresh water" stretching from New Jersey all the way to Maine, after drilling into the seafloor off Cape Cod. With ...

More than 190 critically endangered, captive-bred Māhoenui giant wētā were translocated to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in New Zealand, wildlife officials said. Lucy Schultz Screen grab of ...

The animal lovers at Maymo filmed their dogs being swarmed by a massive backyard bug. ‘Category A nuclear incident’ took place at Scottish Navy base Vance’s Reported Use of Gov’t Resources Sparks ...

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Bin Lu received research funding from the Icon Water & ActewAGL Endowment Fund. Marnie Shaw has received funding from federal and state governments. As the electrification of transport and heating ...

The giant water bug measures more than 3 inches from top to bottom and an inch-and-a-half across, making it one of the largest insects in all of North America and one of the largest aquatic insects in ...

This critter that’s present in North Texas waters is something you can’t always see, but you may feel. Have you ever heard of a Texas toe biter? This roach-looking insect has a sharp beak that brings ...

Looking for a fun water activity option this Memorial Day weekend and beyond into the summer?Would you like it to be kid-free? If so, the giant, water-filled rock quarry just outside Louisville in La ...

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