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Thirty-Three New Trapdoor Spider Species Discovered in the American Southwest
December 20, 2012 — A researcher reports the discovery of 33 new trapdoor spider species from the US. Most species are from California, a biodiversity hotspot, and represents the largest discovery of new animal species ... > full story -
Bugs in the Christmas Tree
December 18, 2012 — Your Christmas tree may be adorned with lights and glitter. But 25,000 insects, mites, and spiders are sound asleep inside the ... > full story -
Saying 'Godspeed' to a Spidernaut: Eight-Legged Nefertiti Spent 100 Days on International Space Station
December 13, 2012 — Nefertiti didn't spin a web like Charlotte; her kind never could. But the red-back jumping spider earned a classy nickname, Spidernaut, as well as a bunk at the popular Insect Zoo of the National ... > full story -
Disaster Map Predicts Bleak Future for Mammals
December 13, 2012 — Mammals could be at a greater risk of extinction due to predicted increases in extreme weather conditions, according to a new ... > full story -
From Clawed Spiders to Deep-Sea Sharks: 137 New Species Described by California Academy of Sciences in 2012
December 7, 2012 — In 2012, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences added 137 new relatives to our family tree, enriching our understanding of the complex web of life on Earth and strengthening our ability to ... > full story -
Why Some Strains of Lyme Disease Bacteria Are Common and Others Are Not
December 4, 2012 — New clues about the bacteria that cause Lyme disease could lead to a novel strategy to reduce infections, according to new research. The study reveals that the immune system of the white-footed ... > full story -
Guineafowl May Spread, Not Halt, Fever-Bearing Ticks in Turkey
November 29, 2012 — The country Turkey releases non-native guineafowl to eat ticks that carry deadly Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Yet research suggests guineafowl eat few ticks, but carry the parasites on their ... > full story -
Hagfish Slime as a Model for Tomorrow's Natural Fabrics
November 28, 2012 — Nylon, Kevlar and other synthetic fabrics: Step aside. If new scientific research pans out, people may be sporting shirts, blouses and other garments made from fibers modeled after those in the icky, ... > full story -
Researchers Synthesize New Kind of Silk Fiber, and Use Music to Fine-Tune Material's Properties
November 28, 2012 — Researchers have synthesized a new kind of silk fiber -- and find that music can help fine-tune the material's ... > full story -
List of Diseases Spread by Deer Tick Grows, Including Malaria-Like Problems and Potentially Fatal Encephalitis
November 12, 2012 — An emerging tick-borne disease that causes symptoms similar to malaria is expanding its range in areas of the northeast where it has become well-established, according to new ... > full story
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