Tiny spider silk lenses could take images inside human body

Miniature lenses made with spider silk could allow scientists to take extremely high-resolution images inside the human body Specialist silk from a daddy long legs spider was used as part of experiments  Resin applied to the silk forms a droplet which is hardened using ultraviolet light  This droplet is around two micrometres wide and can … Read more

New velvet spider species is named after actor Joaquin Phoenix for his role in the ‘Joker’

A new species of velvet spider has been named after actor and animal rights activist Joaquin Phoenix for his role in the 2019 film ‘Joker.’ The creature was discovered in Iran and given its name due to the male’s abdominal pattern that resembles the famous facial makeup worn by Phoenix in the movie. Named Loureedia … Read more

Boy, nine, left with a gaping hole in his leg after ‘poisonous spider caused his flesh to decay’

A boy has been left with a gaping hole in his leg after being bitten by a poisonous spider, his mother claims. Bobby Barnett, nine, was taken to his GP and A&E, where it was believed he had simply been bitten by a tiny insect called a gnat. He was sent home with antibiotics, but … Read more

Jesy Nelson screams after discovering an enormous spider in her home during UK lockdown

‘It’s a tarantula!’ Panic-stricken Jesy Nelson screams after discovering an enormous spider in her home during UK lockdown By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 14:02 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 14:03 BST, 30 April 2020 Life behind closed doors took a dramatic turn for Jesy Nelson on Thursday after she discovered an unwelcome visitor … Read more

New species of Peacock spider is discovered that resembles Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’

A spider that resembles Vincent van Gogh’s famous ‘Starry Night’ painting has been discovered in Australia. This male, named Maratus constellatus, is no more than four millimeters in length and was spotted in the Little Desert National Park. The colorful arachnid is one of seven new species of Peacock spiders, which are tiny, harmless creatures … Read more