It is true that most of these names–patterned after well known domestic animals and thus suggesting familiarity and loving relation–are connected with either God himself or the Holy Virgin, as in ...

The Duchess of Edinburgh is just days away from celebrating a major milestone, and she's likely to be surrounded by her loved ones for the occasion. Sophie will mark her 60 th birthday on Monday ...

It looks like it came from a galaxy far, far away — and should have stayed there. Southeast Asian scientists sent people’s skin crawling after discovering a sea bug off Vietnam that’s so ...

Microsoft is investigating a bug triggering security alerts on systems with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) processor after enabling BitLocker. BitLocker is a Windows security feature that ...

A "supergiant" sea bug that was discovered in Vietnam bears an uncanny resemblance to a Star Wars villain, according to some observers. The monster-sized isopod, that can reach a staggering 32.5cm ...

In 2022, staff from Hanoi University purchased a selection of 'supergiant' isopods at a seaford market in Quy Nhơn City in Vietnam, intrigued by a burgeoning market for the deep sea crustaceans as a ...

Security researchers say malicious hackers have been exploiting a newly discovered vulnerability in Fortinet firewalls to break into corporate and enterprise networks. In an advisory published ...

The head of Bathynomus vaderi resembles the helmet worn by Darth Vader from Star Wars. Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. Imagine a pale roly ...

In Season 2 of “A Real Bug’s Life,” Nat Geo invites viewers into the fascinating microcosm of insects, showcasing their intricate lives with unprecedented detail. From the delicate dance of ...

A father from the dark side has lent his title to a giant creature from the deep sea, with scientists having named a "sea bug" Bathynomus vaderi. The bug—which belongs to a group that can reach ...

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam. For the first time, one such species was described from ...

Bathynomus vaderi belongs to a group known as “supergiants,” reaching lengths of 32.5 cm and weighing over a kilogram. So far, this new species has only been found near the Spratly Islands in ...