Praying mantises are adept at ambushing their prey with their specialized legs and swift reflexes. But when one goes for a Bombardier beetle, it gets a highly unpleasant chemical surprise. (01:09) ...

Rispal gained critical and commercial acclaim for his iconic floor lamp design, nicknamed the Praying Mantis, which borrowed heavily from aesthetically organic Scandinavian design. With bodies ...

Lohit Garikipati discovered a new species in the praying mantis family. He first spotted the bug a few years ago in Arizona, but it didn't molt into an adult. "Then, years later, a friend of mine ...

New, non-hallucinogenic versions of psychedelics are blurring the boundaries of the drug trip.

Unlike their magical namesake, the praying mantises of the Atlantic Forest are experts in the art of blending in. —Douglas Main ...

A praying mantis is a fascinating insect. These mantises, part of the mantid family, are often utilized for their carnivorous ...

These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying mantis and are kept tucked away until the moment ...

The ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted tens of millions of people, including Russians who have Ukrainian relatives. A ...

Paul Di'Anno, the former lead vocalist of Iron Maiden, has passed away at the age of 66.

Yep, even the queen of catchy choruses had to roll up her sleeves before she hit the big time! Her surprise album Folklore was like a festive surprise for fans, but it also brings to mind the ...

This would be the praying mantis. At the outset, however, it must be said that the sight of a praying mantis is just plain riveting. What a magnificent creature to behold! It is so much larger ...