Have you ever wondered why some insects like cockroaches prefer to stay or decrease movement in darkness? Some may tell you it’s called photophobia, a habit deeply coded in their genes. A further ...

We connected an artificial mechanosensory nerve to biological motor nerves of a cockroach leg as in Fig. 3B to make a hybrid reflex arc. A pressure onto the artificial mechanosensory nerve generates ...

Cockroaches can be a menace in the house, especially in the kitchen, where food scraps, garbage, sinks, and drains can act as ...

Scientist designed a rig to control the movements of cockroaches. Instead of using it to remove them from my kitchen cabinets, the 3D-printed backpack makes the cyborg cockroaches turn right or left ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...