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Spiders eat up to 800 million tons of prey each year, more than all humans weigh
Don't look now, but there's probably a spider right next to you — more or less, anyway.It's probably hungry, because those little guys eat a whole lot, according to a study recently published in the...
View ArticleHere's what happens when you get bitten by a black widow spider
The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite. Following is a transcript of the...
View ArticleDeep fried tarantula is a delicacy in Cambodia with vendors selling up to 100...
Tarantula season has started in Cambodia which means a local delicacy is back on the menu – tarantulas.Cambodia's rainy season starts in June, which brings with it an increase in tarantulas, which are...
View ArticleWhat happens when a tarantula meets its worst predator
Tarantulas are incredibly fearsome and intimidating, but it's not at the top of its food chain. The footage was captured by USGS Ecologist Todd Esque in Mexico.Follow BI Video: On Twitter Join the...
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A gigantic spider crawled on a TV reporter during a live segment and she...
The INSIDER Summary:A spider crawled on reporter Shannon Murray's arm during a live TV broadcast.She kept her cool.Murray said later that she didn't realize it was there.People are applauding her for...
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This is the easiest way to get rid of bugs in your house without killing them
The INSIDER Summary:Catching bugs can be a time-consuming, messy ordeal.If you don't want to kill bugs, or you're afraid of them, you might want to check out "My Critter Catcher."The simple tool lets...
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Scientists have trained 'Kim' the spider to jump on command — and she looks...
Scientists have managed to train a spider named "Kim" to jump on command. By doing so, they are hoping to then create robots that can mirror the movement of spiders. The researchers got Kim to jump a...
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Stop killing spiders in your home — they're actually keeping pests out
They're not the most beloved of household guests, but an entomologist argues that spiders play a key role in your home.Spiders prefer to avoid humans if they can.Spiders regularly capture nuisance...
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How this startup went from producing a synthetic spider silk to partnering...
Bolt Threads is a biotech company based in Emeryville, California, that produces sustainable materials to supply the apparel industry.Among these materials are a synthetic spider silk called Microsilk,...
View ArticleHow insects are trained for TV and movies
Movies will often use live bugs on camera instead of CGI to make their story feel more real and to get your skin crawling. But getting these insects to do what you want requires lots an understanding...
View ArticleThese eerie spider robots will let you nap in their web
The latest project from the Institute for Technologies and Architectural Research is an eye-catching one! Graduate Maria Yablonina designed Mobile Robotic Fabrication System for Filament Structures. It...
View ArticleHere's what happens when you get bitten by a black widow
The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite.Produced by Kevin ReillyFollow TI: On...
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View ArticleWhat happens when a tarantula meets its worst predator — a tarantula hawk
Tarantulas are incredibly fearsome and intimidating, but it's not at the top of its food chain. The footage was captured by USGS Ecologist Todd Esque in Mexico.Produced by Emmanuel Ocbazghi. Original...
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Turns out spiders can hear you from across the room
A new study has just revealed that spiders are even more impressive - or terrifying, depending on your point of view — than we'd ever imagined.Arachnids don't have ears, but it turns out spiders can...
View ArticleThis military device turns soldiers into Spider-Men
Engineers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have finished an advanced prototype of a device called Z-Man. Inspired by the gecko's ability to stick to surfaces, Z-Man will allow...
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This $314 necktie is made of spider silk
A chic necktie made of synthetic spider silk may put Spider-Man's suit to shame.Bolt Threads, a startup that manufactures synthetic spider silk products, unveiled its first apparel item on March 10....
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Spiders eat up to 800 million tons of prey each year, more than all humans weigh
Don't look now, but there's probably a spider right next to you — more or less, anyway.It's probably hungry, because those little guys eat a whole lot, according to a study recently published in the...
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