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deadline.comworld18 hrs ago
Brown huntsman spider reaches 3.59 m/s in speed tests
A brown huntsman spider recorded the highest speed among more than 250 species measured by researchers in the UK and Germany. The study combined new measurements with earlier data on spider locomotion.
Newsweekworld4 days ago
Oklahoma Woman Faces Repeated Hospitalizations After Forehead Lump
Emma Selvidge, 19, woke with a forehead lump on April 2 and received treatment for a suspected spider bite. Complications led to surgery, vision loss, and two further hospitalizations with a sinus vein diagnosis.
hackread.comworld8 days agoUpdated
U.S. authorities extradite 19-year-old linked to Scattered Spider hacking group
A dual U.S.-Estonian national was arrested in Finland in April and brought to Chicago to face charges tied to a 2025 jewelry retailer breach. Prosecutors say the group demanded roughly $8 million in cryptocurrency.
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The Independentsports8 days ago
Lionel Messi appears in Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer
The trailer shows Messi entering a cafe where Peter Parker is seated. Parker changes into his costume and the pair swing across the Manhattan skyline.
Euronewsworld9 days ago
Two Male Chilean Recluse Spiders Found in Porto
Two male specimens of Loxosceles laeta were recorded in the Portuguese city in September 2025 and January 2026. Euronews reported the findings from researchers at the University of Porto.
The Independentscience9 days ago
Australian huntsman spider reaches 3.59 metres per second in lab test
A Queensland huntsman spider recorded the highest sustained running speed among 162 species tested in a new study. Researchers measured 236 live specimens and combined results with published data for 96 additional species.
deadline.comscience9 days ago
Jungle Huntsman Spider Reaches 3.59 Metres per Second in Speed Tests
A global study recorded the jungle huntsman spider at 3.59 metres per second. Researchers tested 258 spider species and linked faster speeds to longer legs after statistical corrections.
New Scientistscience17 days ago
Australian spider builds conical trap that flings green tree ants into its web
@NewScientist reported that researchers documented a Propostira spider building a conical snare that launches only green tree ants nearly 30 centimeters into its web. The trap produces accelerations of 1367 meters per second squared. The study was published in Current Biology.
The Independentscience17 days ago
New spider species in Australia uses spring-loaded snare to catch specific ant
Scientists identified an unnamed spider in north Queensland rainforests that builds a cone-shaped silk trap to capture only one ant species. The mechanism launches the ant at accelerations comparable to a severe car crash.
New York Postworld35 days ago
Angola’s Remote Lisima Plateau Yields Dozens of Previously Unknown Insect and Spider Species After Decades of Inaccessibility
A February expedition by 16 scientists recorded dozens of previously undocumented species on Angola’s Lisima plateau, including a crowned crab spider that glows blue under ultraviolet light.
naturalnews.comworld38 days ago
Ukraine Releases Footage of 2025 Drone Strikes on Five Russian Airbases
Ukraine's security service marked the one-year anniversary of Operation Spiderweb by publishing video of the attack. The operation used 117 FPV drones launched from concealed truck containers inside Russia.
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ABC Newsworld41 days ago
Disney Releases Toys Tied to 2026 Summer Films
Merchandise linked to upcoming Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Toy Story releases is entering stores. The products are timed with the theatrical schedule for the coming months.
nypost.comworld43 days ago
Arizona Inmate Files $25 Million Lawsuit Against Pima County Sheriff
Steven Kenneth Fox alleges he suffered nerve damage after a spider bite went untreated and that officers threatened his safety at the Pima County Jail. The suit names Sheriff Chris Nanos and health care provider NaphCare as defendants.
comicbook.comfinance44 days ago
Sony Series Depicts Alternate Spider-Man Without Trademark Costume
Sony Pictures Television released an eight-episode series yesterday on streaming platforms. The show features a 1930s private investigator who gains spider-like powers but does not use the name Peter Parker or wear the red-and-blue suit.
citizen.co.zapolitics48 days ago
British MP Reports Death of Pet Tarantula Kept in Parliament
A Conservative member of Parliament said his pet tarantula died after living for years on his desk in the Houses of Parliament and Ministry of Defence. The spider had reached roughly 11 years old.
nypost.comworld62 days ago
Kyle Rittenhouse Hospitalized After Brown Recluse Spider Bite
Rittenhouse announced on May 6, 2026, that he was bitten by a brown recluse spider and hospitalized. He posted on X with two statements comparing the incident to past events. NBC News reported on the hospitalization the following day, prompting criticism from a witness to the 202…
theblaze.comtechnology63 days ago
Kyle Rittenhouse Hospitalized After Venomous Spider Bite
Kyle Rittenhouse said he was bitten by a brown recluse spider and required hospitalization. The 23-year-old posted photos from his hospital bed on X and included several jokes about the incident. Rittenhouse gained national attention after he was acquitted in a 2020 self-defense…
nypost.comworld63 days ago
Kyle Rittenhouse Hospitalized After Brown Recluse Spider Bite
The 23-year-old firearms activist announced on X that he was bitten by a venomous brown recluse spider Wednesday and posted images from his hospital bed. Rittenhouse, acquitted in the 2020 Kenosha shootings, wrote that the spider did not survive the encounter and joked he was dis…
South China Morning Postworld78 days ago
Researchers Develop In-Orbit Construction Method with Carbon-Fiber Tubes and 3D-Printed Connectors
Researchers at China's Shenyang Institute of Automation have developed methods to construct large space structures using carbon-fiber composites and laser bonding. The team created a scaled-down antenna in the lab and reported their findings in a journal. This advances goals akin…
israelnationalnews.comworld86 days ago
IDF Surrounds Bint Jbeil in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops have surrounded the Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, where Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in 2000 described Israel as weaker than a spider's web. The IDF released a satellite photo of a stadium in the town. The development follows ongoing regional tensions.
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Hospital Admissions for Spider Bites Increase in England Over Past Decade
NHS figures show hospital admissions linked to spider bites in England rose from 47 in 2015 to 100 in 2025. Experts attribute the trend to the growing population of noble false widow spiders. The spiders are not aggressive and have not caused serious illness or death, though bite…
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Invasive Joro Spiders Detected in Southern California After Initial US Arrival in 2013
The invasive Joro spider, native to East Asia, has been sighted in Southern California following its first detection in Georgia in 2013. These spiders, known for their large size and distinctive coloration, spread through ballooning and shipping. They pose no threat to humans but…
Nbc Newsscience90 days ago
Pest Control Methods for Removing Spiders from Homes
Pest control experts recommend glue traps and sprays to capture or repel spiders in homes. These methods address common indoor spider encounters, which are typically isolated rather than infestations. Products include natural essential oil sprays and chemical options, with guidan…
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500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Pincers Potentially Linked to Spider Origins
A fossil from 500 million years ago contains pincers on a tiny organism, prompting scientists to reconsider the evolutionary origins of spiders. The discovery, detailed in a recent study, suggests early arthropods may have possessed chelicerae-like structures. Researchers indicat…