(Reuters) - During the Carboniferous Period, Earth's atmospheric oxygen levels surged, helping some plants and animals grow to gigantic proportions. One notable example was Arthropleura, the biggest ...

The video uncovers the rise of an enormous millipede-like creature that once navigated dense prehistoric forests. It examines how unusual environmental conditions allowed this invertebrate to grow far ...

Many pests can make their way into your home. Most aren't dangerous, but some can pose a risk to your health and safety. One of these pests, the millipede, might be scary to see, but it's harmless to ...

The 8.5-millimeter millipede had five-unit compound eyes and an unusually hairless rear end Leif Moritz About 99 million years ago, a petite millipede unlike any known today found itself entrapped in ...

A new species of millipede, discovered in a cave in California, joins the rarely-seen family of Illacme, known for having more legs than any other animal on the planet. The new creature, dubbed ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. A tiny ...

Millipedes are among the oldest — and most fascinating — decomposers. They’re found in almost all areas of the world. Often mistaken for worms, these small arthropods were among the first animals to ...