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The University of Richmond men's tennis team pulled off a stunning 4-3 upset over top-seeded VCU, ending a 37-match losing streak that stretched back to 1990. The fifth-seeded Spiders are headed to their first Atlantic 10 Championship final since 2021.
Scientists discovered spiders in Peru, the Philippines, and Madagascar crafting spider-shaped sculptures from debris to protect themselves from predators. Some even shake their webs to make the decoys move like larger, more intimidating spiders.
A tiny jumping spider in East Africa targets blood-filled mosquitoes with remarkable precision. Scientists discovered these spiders are attracted to human scent and could help control disease-carrying insects.
A Harvard scientist spotted a tiny claw where an antenna should be and discovered the oldest spider ancestor ever found. The fossil pushes back the origin of spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs by 20 million years.
A scientist cleaning a fossil after a long teaching day discovered the oldest known ancestor of spiders and scorpions, pushing their evolutionary history back 20 million years. The discovery shows that the complex body plan of modern spiders was already emerging during Earth's most explosive period of evolution.
Scientists discovered that jumping spiders, with brains the size of poppy seeds, can dream during sleep and remember individual spiders they've met before. These coin-sized creatures are proving that intelligence doesn't require a big brain.
Researchers in Ecuador discovered a spider that perfectly disguises itself as a deadly fungus that infects spiders. The find shows nature's creativity and highlights how citizen scientists are helping discover hidden wonders in rainforests.
Scientists in Australia discovered a spider that builds spring-loaded traps to launch aggressive ants at forces five times what fighter pilots endure. The ballista spider's hunting method has never been seen before and could unlock secrets about extreme force survival.
Scientists in Australia discovered a spider that uses a silk catapult to fling aggressive tree ants into its web with forces 15 times stronger than fighter pilots experience. The ballista spider's medieval weapon-inspired hunting technique is one of the most specialized prey-capture systems ever documented in nature.
The Richmonder newsletter is searching for 25 unsung heroes who make Virginia's capital shine. Nominations are open through May 14 for residents who deserve recognition.
Researchers discovered 90% of North American insects and spiders have zero conservation protections, even though they're essential for healthy ecosystems. A new study is rallying support to protect these forgotten creatures before pest populations spiral out of control.
Medical residents turned a TV obsession into a real-life Survivor experience that's uniting Richmond's reality TV fans through intense 48-hour competitions. Two seasons in, the grassroots game has created watch parties, crew volunteers, and even attracted the show's first-ever winner.
A Richmond bereavement charity that helps people navigate loss just received £4,250 to continue offering free support to grieving families. Space2Grieve's 42 volunteers helped over 300 residents last year find healing after losing loved ones. ##
Scientists just discovered a tiny spider in India's Western Himalayas that literally wears a smile on its back. The new species showcases nature's creativity with 32 different cheerful color patterns.
Scientists are turning one of nature's strongest materials into medical breakthroughs that could transform how we treat burn victims and nerve damage patients. Spider silk proteins are being engineered into medicines that release drugs slowly and help damaged tissue heal.
Hispanic-owned businesses in Richmond are growing at more than double the national rate, transforming the city's economic landscape. Despite recent challenges, entrepreneurs are building a thriving community through small business ownership.
Scientists at Oxford University discovered that spider silk can repair severe nerve injuries without harvesting healthy nerves from other body parts. The breakthrough could help 300,000 patients annually in the UK alone.
A UK surgeon is using golden orb-web spider silk to help damaged nerves heal across gaps too large for the body to repair on its own. The natural material acts as a scaffold that lasts 150 days instead of just 10, potentially eliminating the need for painful donor nerve grafts.
Volunteers in Richmond are turning public libraries into green spaces that naturally filter pollutants before they reach the James River. The program has already expanded to eight libraries since launching in 2024.
Scientists from China and the Netherlands created a biodegradable plastic from corn protein that breaks down in just a month. Inspired by how spiders spin silk, this breakthrough could replace fossil fuel plastics in packaging and beyond.
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