Researchers have isolated genetic material from exuviae (discarded exoskeletons) left after insects like cicadas molt. The researchers tested five different methods of amplifying the DNA sample by PCR ...

At CES 2026, I tried six consumer exoskeletons and talked to an expert on medical exoskeletons. I'm not sure these devices ...

Discusses arthropods, a diverse group of animals characterized by jointed legs, exoskeletons, and segmented bodies. It highlights four main classifications of arthropods: myriapods (like millipedes), ...

Centipedes are not insects either. But centipedes are more closely related to insects than worms are. And that is because ...

An observation of an insect exoskeleton on a potted plant may lead to the identification of a new species of cicada. The 17-year cicadas emerging dramatically by the billions in 15 U.S. states from ...

Sightings of Brood X cicadas are popping up all over the eastern U.S. Reports of the bulbous-eyed bugs—including plenty of photos and videos—are starting to spill into social media. These insects are ...