Eek, Jumping Cockroaches Can Cover More than 50 Times Their Body Length in a Single Leap
A recently discovered South African cockroach leaps through the air like a missile, traversing nearly 50 times its body length with every hop. Called a leaproach, the insect only infrequently scuttles like a regular roach. The rest of the time it uses two powerful hind legs with spring-loaded knees to rocket above fields of sedge…
Give the Gift of iGadget Personalization
You may have no idea what to buy your people this holiday season, but, rest assured, you’ll find something for everyone at the Gawker Artists Shop. Finding a print that’s right for your giftees is incredibly easy. Whether you’re into the summery dream-like portraits from Rachel Bellinsky or the macabre human hearts and skulls work…