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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.
Two scientists hunting for ants in the Himalayas accidentally discovered a new spider species with a grinning face on its back. The twist? It evolved the same happy pattern as a spider in Hawaii, 7,000 miles away.
Scientists are turning dead spiders into grippers, storing renewable energy in heated sand, and creating wearable tech that simulates hugs across distances. These weird-sounding innovations are solving real problems in sustainability, healthcare, and human connection.
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.
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.
In northeast India, a tribe has eaten orb-weaver spiders for generations, and new research shows why this tradition makes nutritional sense. The "creamy, nutty" delicacy contains more protein than most insects and could inspire sustainable food solutions worldwide.
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 tiny pincers on a 500 million year old fossil that could rewrite the entire evolutionary history of spiders. This ancient creature is helping researchers understand how one of Earth's most successful animal groups came to be.
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A forgotten fossil in a museum drawer just rewrote the history of spiders, scorpions, and their ancient relatives. The 500-million-year-old creature with massive claws pushes back the evolutionary timeline by millions of years.
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.
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.
Inspired by diving bell spiders, researchers built aluminum tubes that float even when full of holes. The breakthrough could revolutionize ship safety and ocean energy harvesting.
Engineers at the University of Rochester have developed aluminum tubes that can't sink, even when punctured with holes. The breakthrough, inspired by diving bell spiders, could revolutionize ship safety and offshore energy platforms.
Scientists in Peru discovered five spider cousins glowing like tiny neon signs in the rainforest, each species showing off its own unique pattern. The glowing backs might be nature's way of helping these creatures find the right mate in the dark.
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.