Cockroachces

Cockroach-like Robot Uses Shell to Maneuver Around Obstacles
A cockroach-inspired robot developed by University of California, Berkeley researchers uses its shell to maneuver around obstacles. (June 23, 2015)

New Species of Fore Wing Folding Wasps Discovered in Sub-Saharan Africa
Scientists have discovered new species of fore wing folding ensign wasps in Sub-Saharan Africa. (May 2, 2014)

Thirty-Nine New Species of Sand Cockroaches Discovered in Southwestern U.S. and Mexico
39 new cockroach species have been identified in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. The roaches belong to the Arenivaga genus, which are also known as desert or sand roaches. (February 26, 2014)

Invasive Cold Weather Cockroach Species Discovered in New York City
An invasive, cold weather cockroach species has been discovered in New York City. (December 10, 2013)

Researchers Use Kinect to Steer Cockroach Biobots
Researchers are using the Microsoft Kinect to steer cockroach biobots. (June 25, 2013)

German Cockroaches Evolve to Avoid Sugar Traps
Some German cockroaches have evolved to avoid sugar traps. The cockroaches are repulsed by glucose, a sguar used in roach-bait poison. (May 26, 2013)

Video: How and Why Cockroaches Clean Their Antennae
This video from NPR's Science Friday explains how and why cockroaches clean themselves. (March 3, 2013)

Three New Species of Giant Cockroach Discovered in China
Three new species of the giant cockroach genus Pseudophoraspis have been discovered in China. (February 28, 2013)

Researchers Turn Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches Into Remote Control Cockroach Cyborgs
Researchers from North Carolina State University have created remote control cockroach cyborgs. (September 7, 2012)

Robot Taught to Mimic Pendulum-like Ledge Escape Technique of Cockroaches and Geckos
Researchers at UC Berkeley's PolyPEDAL Lab have trained their hexapod robot, named Dash, to make sudden seemingly impossible turns on ledges. (June 7, 2012)

Leaproach, a Jumping Cockroach, Discovered in South Africa
The leaproach is a jumping cockroach discovered in South Africa. He has grasshopper like legs. (May 29, 2011)