Collaborate Disseminate
Although spiders do help us by eating pests such as mosquitos, many people still aren’t wild about having the things in their homes. Such folks may be interested in new research which suggests that ant chemicals could be used to harmlessly keep spiders… Continue reading Fire ant chemicals may find use as eco-friendly spider deterrent
Tarantula venom is not something people would normally associate with relief from pain, but strangely enough, the ingredients within it could hold the key to new medicines that offer just that, and without some of the common side effects. A new underst… Continue reading Study of tarantula toxin opens door to next-gen drugs for chronic pain
Spider venom isn’t normally something you want in your body, but in some cases there might be exceptions. Australian researchers have now identified two peptides from tarantula venom that show promise in blocking organ pain, working particularly well i… Continue reading Tarantula venom peptide may provide relief for IBS pain
Nanofibers have found use in numerous applications, ranging from lightweight car parts to high-strength materials. Now, thanks to a new understanding of a certain group of spiders, they may soon be easier to work with.Continue ReadingCategory: Material… Continue reading Spiders inspire improved nanofiber-handling tech
Opioid pain relievers not only produce potential side effects such as nausea and constipation, but they can also be highly addictive. Australian scientists have therefore created what could be a better medication, that is made using tarantula venom.Con… Continue reading Tarantula venom finds use in non-opioid pain relief drug
A super-keen 22-year-old Australian spider enthusiast has identified and named seven new species of extraordinary Peacock Spider in the Maratus genus. Famed for their psychedelic color schemes and funky courtship dances, they’re a visual feast for arac… Continue reading Seven new species of colorful Peacock Spider join the dance party
An Asian spider was observed nursing its young with a liquid that has four times the protein of cow’s milk. Continue reading This Jumping Spider Makes Milk
Spiders with tails, ew. Continue reading Check Out These Weird-Ass Ancient Proto-Spiders Trapped in Amber
This assumes we eat about as much meat as we do now, which is a big assumption when we’re talking eating everyone! Continue reading Americans Could Eat Every American in Less Than Two Decades
NASA’s ‘Project Four’ lets anyone with an internet connection look for spider-like frozen carbon dioxide features. Continue reading Amateur Scientists Are Finding ‘Spiders’ on Mars