Killer Arachnids Found: New Pirate Spider Species Discovered on South Atlantic Island

Medicine & Technology Feb 18, 2024

The spiders were initially thought to belong to a different species, but scientists then discovered that had an entirely different species. Read to learn more.

Social Spiders Hunt in Large Groups, Using Coordinated Web Vibrations to Ambush Its Prey

Mar 09, 2022

Watch how these South American social spiders swarm their prey using coordinated movements without leadership, only web vibrations.

Surface Properties of Spider Silk Examined; Research Reveals Web as Potential Material for Surgery and Food Packaging

Dec 01, 2021

In a recently published study, researchers examined the surface properties of spider silk, specifically its use for various purposes.

The Battle Over Net Neutrality Has Just Begun

Apr 13, 2015

Public ISPs argue that they adhere to net neutrality rules on their own and do not need the interference of the FCC. The agency, however, says that the new rules provide a means for consumers to complain about potential nefarious activities of ISPs.

The Internet Won't Make You Smarter, But It Makes You Think You Are

Apr 05, 2015

According to a new study, the Internet won't make you any smarter, but it can make you feel much smarter than you actually are. The ability to search for answers online gives people an inflated sense of their own knowledge and even makes people think they know more than they really do.