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Erectile dysfunction could finally be solved by spider venom

This spider’s bite has a curious side effect: Could it help treat erectile dysfunction?

28 September 2023

Nature

Could a tiny endangered spider stop a 'Disney-on-Thames' theme park?

Wildlife campaigners have welcomed London Resort's withdrawal, but say the fight to save Swanscombe Peninsula continues.

29 March 2022

Travel News

BA planes found to have insect infestations, report reveals

This is not the first time insects have made their way onto a flight.

28 January 2022

Nature

Bright red spider discovered as colourblind, in a cruel twist of fate

"It's a bit of a head-scratcher what's going on here."

17 January 2022

Colombia

Colombia seizes over 300 arachnids being smuggled to Europe

Two German citizens were allegedly found smuggling the arachnids in over 200 plastic containers.

2 December 2021

Nature

New plant-based spider silk could replace single-use plastics

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a plant-based, sustainable material that could combat plastic pollution.

28 June 2021

Nature

Scientists discover spiders can make music with their webs

Researchers are using virtual reality to pluck spider webs like guitar strings and the sounds are awe-inspiring.

15 April 2021

Earth News

This new app will protect you from deadly snakes and spiders

You can now 'Shazam' Australian snakes and spiders to identify what they are - and whether they can hurt you.

10 August 2020

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'French Spider-Man' climbs Hong Kong skyscraper & unveils peace banner

Alain Robert known for carrying out several unauthorised climbs of skyscrapers around the globe, has scaled a 62-storey building in Hong Kong.

16 August 2019

USA

Euroviews. A diverse Spider-Man is possible. But Marvel's not convinced | View

The “Spider-Verse” vision of infinite possibilities is fun, diverse and cool, but it's also presented as fantastic, cartoonish and improbable.

13 December 2018