Entomologists discovered a new species far underground. Despite millipede meaning "a thousand feet," it's the first to have more than 750. The word "millipede" literally means "thousand feet." But ...

(Reuters) - Deep underground in an exploratory drill hole in a mining region of Australia, scientists have discovered a "marvel of evolution," a remarkably elongated blind millipede possessing the ...

Scientists have described a previously unknown species of millipede in the Appalachian Mountains — and named it after pop superstar Taylor Swift. Researchers discovered the millipede, along with 16 ...

Many pests can make their way into your home. Most aren't dangerous, but some can pose a risk to your health and safety. One of these pests, the millipede, might be scary to see, but it's harmless to ...

Scientists have discovered the first "true" millipede and it looks like it was pulled straight from the horror dimension. Eumillipes Persephone is an eyeless millipede that has over 1,000 legs across ...

Most millipedes are frauds – despite their name being Latin for “thousand feet,” they usually only have a few hundred at most. But a newly discovered species is the first to really earn its name with ...

Scientists have finally found a millipede that lives up to its name. Eumillipes persephone has 1,306 legs — that's more than any other animal — and is the only known millipede to exceed 1,000 legs.

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. A tiny ...

The word "millipede" literally means "thousand feet." But until now, the moniker for the creepy invertebrates has been a bit of an exaggeration, with none of them sporting anything close to that many ...