Stress is inevitable. But too much of it can be terrible for our health. Chronic stress can increase our risk for heart disease and strokes.… Read More »Chronic stress triggers neutrophil webs, boosting cancer spread, study finds
On a remote tropical island in the Atlantic Ocean, a pair of marooned pirates have been discovered. While they lack eyepatches and cutlasses, the two… Read More »Two new pirate spider species discovered in threatened St. Helena cloud forest
In a thrilling discovery, a new tarantula species sporting a vibrant electric blue hue has been unearthed in Thailand. “In the year 2022, the bamboo… Read More »New electric blue tarantula discovered in thai mangrove forest
Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a groundbreaking discovery concerning the growth of large cosmic structures in our ever-evolving universe. Their findings challenge… Read More »Scientists discover slower growth of large cosmic structures than expected
Introducing CLARI, the innovative robotic creation developed by a team of engineers from the University of Colorado Boulder. Drawing inspiration from insects, CLARI, short for… Read More »Tiny robot inspired by bugs can change shape to fit through narrow gaps
Researchers from the University of Waterloo, led by Professor Michael Tam, along with Ph.D. students Yi Wang and Weinan Zhao, is at the forefront of… Read More »Researchers develop novel systems to capture water vapor from the air
A rare collection of sea spider fossils, dating back 160 million years, has been found in Southern France. These fossils provide valuable insights into the… Read More »160-million-year-old sea spider fossils reveal new insights into their evolution
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After half a century, a rare lizard has made a remarkable reappearance, defying previous fears of its extinction. The Victorian grassland earless dragon, a reptile… Read More »Long-lost lizard rediscovered in Australia
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the Karolinska Institutet have revealed the remarkable qualities of recombinant spider silk protein hydrogels. These hydrogels exhibit numerous attractive… Read More »Recombinant spider silk protein hydrogels show promise for cell culture and tissue engineering
A group of scientists led by Dr. Linda Hernández Duran from James Cook University’s Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine has conducted a study… Read More »Scientists discover new insights into funnel-web spider venom
Researchers have discovered a fascinating defense mechanism employed by a species of tiny, colorful jumping spiders. These spiders utilize a combination of camouflage and ant-like… Read More »Ant-mimicking jumping spider uses camouflage and movement to avoid predators
Despite their formidable appearance, the giant yellow and blue-black spiders found in the Southeastern U.S. owe their survival to an unexpected trait: They are remarkably… Read More »Joro spiders are shy, not aggressive
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have made an intriguing discovery regarding the vision of underfed jumping spiders. Led by Professor Elke Buschbeck from the… Read More »Underfed jumping spiders lose key vision cells, providing insights into age-related vision problems
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth, led by Prof. Dr. Thomas Scheibel, have made an exciting discovery about spider silk materials. By modifying or processing… Read More »Spider silk: A promising material for regenerative medicine and artificial tissue production