Cockroaches could be part of the future of spycraft

The future of spy bugs may be an actual insect: the Madagascar hissing cockroach. SWARM Biotactics, a German startup, is ...

A German startup is turning cockroaches into cyborg spies

CEO Stefan Wilhelm told CBS the choice of insect was deliberate. The Madagascar hissing cockroach is large enough to carry small payloads, resilient under extreme conditions, ...
Science Daily

Entomologist sheds light on 250-year-old mystery of the German cockroach

Entomologists have solved the 250-year-old origin puzzle of the most prevalent indoor urban pest insect on the planet: the German cockroach. The team's research findings, representing the genomic ...
Popular Science

Roach sprays don’t work

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In his line of research, Zachary DeVries has seen a lot of German ...
CNN

How one of the world’s most successful indoor pests took over the planet

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The cockroach that ...
Nature

A story of resilience: How German cockroaches took hold across the world

Now a commonly detested sight in urban homes, German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) appeared in Europe in the 1760s before scuttling across the world between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ...
The New York Times

How the Cockroach Took Over the World

A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen. By Sofia Quaglia They come out of hiding at night and ...