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fromDefector
3 days ago

Why Do Some Spiders Make Web Art? | Defector

Some spiders add conspicuous stabilimenta of tough aciniform silk to webs, trading visibility for hypothesized benefits like prey attraction, cooling, web protection, or predator deterrence.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

A spider scientist makes the case for why we should love arachnids

And tonight it is true because Lisa has a little friend waiting in the back of her SUV, a tarantula named Taco. It's perfect. It's LA. Taco. It's perfect. She's an LA spider. GONZALEZ: She's an LA spider. So this is a type of tarantula that is found here in LA County. CHANG: I think of tarantulas as the warm and fuzzy spiders. At least I'm hoping Taco will be... GONZALEZ: They're like little kittens... CHANG: OK. GONZALEZ: ...Just with eight legs and fangs.
Science
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Spider season has arrived here's why there are more than usual in your home

Autumn brings increased spider sightings in the UK as male spiders reach adulthood and wander into homes seeking mates, aided by warm weather and open windows.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Do parents pass their phobias on to their children - and can this be unlearned?

Niamh O'Reilly emphasizes the importance of addressing children's fear of spiders and bugs, suggesting parents reflect on their own phobias as they might influence their children.
Parenting
OMG science
fromKqed
9 months ago

See 4 of the Deadliest Tiny Hunters We've Ever Filmed | KQED

Turret spiders use camouflage and vibration-based hunting methods to ambush prey from their silk-lined lairs.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Eight legs is too many legs!': Why spiders have reigned supreme in horror films for 70 years

H.G. Wells' 1903 story 'The Valley of Spiders' reflects various themes, including persecution, femininity, and colonialism, all through its haunting portrayal of arachnids.
Independent films
Pets
fromKqed
5 months ago

These Spiders Hook Up With Enormous Jaws | KQED

Spiders use silk-coated pheromones for attracting mates, making their courtship interconnected with survival.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

How To Find Minecraft String

Killing spiders is the easiest way to get your hands on a lot of string quickly. They're noisy, so you'll know their location easily.
Cooking
fromNature
6 months ago

Daily briefing: COVID booster jabs given in the same arm as the original work faster

A small study indicated that receiving the COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose resulted in a faster and more effective immune response.
OMG science
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