B. vaderi is part of the genus of giant isopods called Bathynomus, a group that can reach over 30 centimeters in length and look like overgrown versions of our terrestrial pill bugs, or woodlice.

Researchers show that pill bugs and chitons — small creatures with exoskeletons and reflexive movements — have behaviors making them useful as grippers, with no harm done to the creatures in ...

So far, the isopod has only been near the Spratly Islands by anglers trawling for isopods; however, the researchers feel additional research will show that this plus-size pill bug inhabits other ...

Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. Imagine a pale roly ... are absolute units compared to their terrestrial kin. “The enormous size of giant ...

William Schaffner receives funding from the CDC-sponsored Emerging Infections Program Collaborative Agreement. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at the ...

A good internet connection is a basic necessity for most people. It's essential for education, health care, and other sectors, and anyone who enjoys streaming services, online gaming, or other ...

The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 are said to be pushing back on calls to delay the terrestrial TV switch-off, despite fears the shift to streaming could isolate the elderly. The corporation and the ...

Minecraft players petition Mojang to reverse recent movement bug fixes, harming speedrunning. Movement changes affect parkour and building, leading to slower gameplay. The petition has over 1,400 ...

National Geographic's "A Real Bug's Life" returns for season two, now streaming on Disney+. Inspired by Pixar's "A Bug's Life," the family-friendly series takes viewers "on another extraordinary ...

The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the U.S.. The number of outbreaks is up significantly over ...