Entomologist Dr. Jessica Ware joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the world of insects. Are cockroaches so resilient that they'd survive a nuclear war? Why do praying mantis ...

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A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material ...

An Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband's elderly relatives by serving them a lunch laced with poisonous mushrooms began giving evidence during her trial on Monday, in ...

For decades, researchers have sought proof this critically endangered possum existed in New South Wales. Now it’s arrived by ...

These insects have become so successful, they’ve spread to every continent on Earth, except Antarctica. Australia is home to a number of invasive mole cricket species, including the African mole ...

Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. They say that being the captain of the Australian cricket team is ...

The battle for a spot in Australia's top six for next month's ICC World Test Championship Final has grown even more competitive, as several key contenders delivered mixed performances in England's ...

All-rounder Roston Chase was appointed as the new Test captain of the West Indies ahead of their home series against Australia in June ... an all-format captain. Cricket West Indies said a ...

With 49 Test appearances, Chase brings experience to the role as he prepares for his first series against Australia ... Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe, and Enoch Lewis, Chairman of the ...

After trying several other bugs on offer, including fried grasshoppers, a cricket relish and collection of roasted cockchafers, she declares the coconut worm her favorite snack of the day.