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fromNature
1 day ago

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

A COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose is more effective.
Democratic committees cite science more than Republican committees.
Urban spiders adapt their web-building to environmental vibrations.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
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An Arachnophobe Pays Homage to the Spider

The vast number of spiders in our homes challenges us to reconsider our perceptions towards them.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
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An Arachnophobe Pays Homage to the Spider

The vast number of spiders in our homes challenges us to reconsider our perceptions towards them.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Discover "Zombie" Fungus That Seizes Control of Spiders, Suggest It Be Used for Human Medicine

A novel fungus infects spiders, causing zombie-like behavior and fascinating potential medical applications.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
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These spiders listen for prey before hurling webs like slingshots

Ray spiders actively use sound vibrations to trigger web release, showcasing a unique hunting strategy beyond traditional passive web waiting.
fromMail Online
6 months ago
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Urgent warning to Britons as more than 50 species of spider are found

Orford Ness is a haven for spiders, housing 55 species, including rare ones, due to its unique and undisturbed habitat.
#uk-wildlife
fromwww.theargus.co.uk
6 months ago
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BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

The UK is home to the purseweb spider, its only native tarantula, which poses little threat to humans.
fromwww.bournemouthecho.co.uk
7 months ago
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False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

Spiders become more common in homes from early September to mid-October, particularly males searching for mates.
fromwww.theargus.co.uk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

The UK is home to the purseweb spider, its only native tarantula, which poses little threat to humans.
fromwww.bournemouthecho.co.uk
7 months ago
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False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

Spiders become more common in homes from early September to mid-October, particularly males searching for mates.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
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Light pollution is shrinking the brains of city-dwelling spiders, study says

Light pollution negatively impacts brain development in city-dwelling spiders, affecting their foraging and navigation abilities.
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