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fromNature
1 week 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 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.
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.theguardian.com
8 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.
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.
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