The arthropods can tailor their toxins depending on whether they are hunting prey or defending themselves from predators, according to a new study. By Andrew Chapman A giant centipede’s many wriggling ...

Venom from centipede-like creatures found in the underwater caves of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula could potentially treat neurological disorders like epilepsy and chronic pain, a new study says. Toxins ...

I turned over a log in the woods last week and was pleased to see nearly two dozen pairs of bright red legs disappear beneath the leaves: a centipede. I immediately thought of three questions I have ...

Centipedes are regularly on the list of the creepiest and grossest insects on the planet, which is odd since they aren’t even insects. These multi-legged creepy crawlies are actually classified as ...

Centipede-like sea creatures with an excruciating venomous sting have arrived at a Texas beach, experts warn. “Your worst nightmares are washing up right now,” the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of ...