Science photos Nov 20, 2009
Photographer Thomas Shahan specializes in spectacular portraits of insects and arachnids, taken very up close and personal. View images from a contest on the National Mall that has 20 university teams competing to build the best solar-powered home. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Workers at USDA lab in Wyo. have option to move Nov 6, 2009
The lab studies livestock diseases spread by insects and arachnids, such as mosquitoes and ticks. It has been located in Laramie since the mid-1980s. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wyoming briefs Nov 2, 2009
The lab works with livestock diseases spread by insects and arachnids, such as ticks, midges and mosquitoes. A group of federal, state and local officials will officially announce the lab's move today at a news conference in Manhattan. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Critters coming to church Nov 1, 2009
Geared toward preschoolers, this show will be a hands-on, interactive presentation of a variety of mammals, reptiles and arachnids. Tickets are $6 for LexFUN. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors Oct 31, 2009
The concept remains in the development phase, but Valdivia's lab has already figured out how to synthesize the toxins so they don't have to keep milking the arachnids for venom. Spider venom is also being looked at to kill off tumors, said Robert Root-Bernstein, professor of physiology at Michigan State University in East Lansing and co-author of Honey, Mud, Maggots and Other Medical Marvels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Bug-borne disease lab heading to Kansas Oct 31, 2009
The lab works with livestock diseases spread by insects and arachnids, such as ticks, midges and mosquitoes. A group of federal, state and local officials will officially announce the lab s move Monday at a news conference in Manhattan. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Ancient unicorn fly had five eyes Oct 28, 2009
Photographer Thomas Shahan specializes in spectacular portraits of insects and arachnids, taken very up close and personal. more photos. (MSNBC -- Environment)
For jumping spiders, blood perfume is sexy Oct 27, 2009
Arachnids blood-rich mosquito diet attracts the opposite sex. A male and female jumping spider courting (male on left). (MSNBC -- Environment)
Its playtime for mom, girls on Jon & Kate Oct 21, 2009
Next on the tour was the Bug Zoo, filled with creepy-crawlies and arachnids. The girls were like kids in a candy store. (MSNBC -- News)
Unusual Spider Species Passes Up Live Prey for Plants Oct 13, 2009
Meehan notes that the peculiar food choice may have gotten started as these arachnids fed on the ant larvae, which are, themselves, fed primarily Beltian bodies. Researchers are now looking for bacteria in these ant larvae that would help the spiders digest the plant material. (Scientific American)
October full of beauty, change Oct 3, 2009
Daddy longlegs (common spider-like arachnids) are sexually mature and fully grown, and searching for mates. In the sky: The moon will be full on Sunday the harvest moon, says David Dundee, astronomer with the Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
No sanctuary for Frasers Hill spiders Sep 26, 2009
However, he did not know if there was anyone selling the arachnids as it had always been more of a hobby for him. The tarantula population here has dwindled considerably. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Causes of Dust Allergy Symptoms Sep 17, 2009
Dust mites are tiny arachnids that thrive in temperatures above 70 degrees with a humidity above 75 percent. High numbers of these creatures are often found in areas where there are high numbers of human skin that has shed, such as in bedding, carpets, upholstery, and pets. (Suite101.com)
Genes to blame for women's fear of spiders Sep 5, 2009
The researchers concluded that the young girls were confused as to why someone would be happy to be twinned with a spider, and were quick to associate pictures of arachnids with fear. The boys, it seems, remained totally indifferent emotionally. (BBC News -- Health)
Spider mites found in soybeans Sep 1, 2009
Because spider mites are not insects but arachnids, only a few insecticides are also effective miticides. In South Dakota, insecticides also labeled for use against spider mites on soybean are Brigade, Cobalt, Dimate, Hero, Lorsban 4E, Nufos 4E, and Tundra. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Scary Ancient 'Spiders' Revealed In 3D Models Aug 5, 2009
These claws are seen in rare modern-day arachnids such as the Ricinulei. The researchers say that the existence of this common physical feature, shared by the Cryptomartus hindi and the Ricinulei, lends further weight to the theory that they are closely related. (Science Daily)
Saving species no longer a beauty contest Jun 30, 2009
Other fish in the ecosystem benefit, too, but that's still more money than the total spent on all insects, clams, snails, arachnids, corals, crustaceans and every species of threatened plant -- about 72 percent of the whole list. 1. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Fishing hooks college students Jun 21, 2009
"Daddy-longlegs (also called harvestmen) have eight legs like other arachnids, but they are not true spiders. True spiders have two body parts and eight eyes. Daddy-longlegs have one body part and two eyes. "You will never find a daddy-longlegs spinning a web because they cannot make silk. Also, daddy-longlegs eat decomposing plants and animals since they have no fangs, no venom glands and no other way to attack prey. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Towering bug exhibit coming to Bishop Museum Jun 6, 2009
The exhibition also includes seven display cases of actual exotic insects such as Longhorn beetles, butterflies, moths and arachnids. Events surrounding this giant exhibit include. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Spiders are a natural garden pesticide May 13, 2009
To invite arachnids to the garden, try the following ideas. Provide places for spiders to build and attach webs. (Burlington Union, MA)
Silk’s superpowers May 7, 2009
Although they are often mistaken for insects, spiders, along with ticks, mites and scorpions, are arachnids. Unlike insects, spiders have eight legs, a two-piece body, and usually eight eyes of different sizes and shapes. (Science News for Kids)
Spider phobia Apr 29, 2009
A fear of spiders is commonplace and with many prepared to put their lives at risk to avoid arachnids, more and more people are seeking to overcome their phobia. Cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy are a few of the treatments on offer to arachnophobes. (BBC News -- Health)
Have shell, will travel Apr 28, 2009
Arthropod: Any of numerous invertebrate animals of the phylum Arthropoda, including the insects, crustaceans, arachnids and myriapods, that are characterized by an exoskeleton made of a hard material called chitin and a segmented body to which jointed appendages are attached in pairs. Gills: The respiratory organ of most aquatic animals that breathe water to obtain oxygen. (Science News for Kids)
Public Health: Tick talk, tick talk, tick talk: its that time of the year Apr 4, 2009
He is entertaining, informative and is constantly involved in research on tick behavior and human behaviors that can help avoid contact with the bloodsucking disease carrying arachnids. He has the best ever Web site on ticks. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
'MadWorld,' 'Deadly Creatures' freshen up Wii Apr 1, 2009
However you feel about arachnids, "Deadly Creatures" will give you the creeps. It's a fascinating journey. (AZCentral -- Business)
What's buggin' you? Mar 21, 2009
Instead, Schubert was incognito as Professor Arthur Pod, who wore a beige jungle jacket covered in plastic spiders with dung beetles, butterflies and praying mantises overflowing from the front pockets as he stood before an auditorium crammed with young schoolchildren to talk to them about insects and arachnids. How many legs does a spider have. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Easter Gift Ideas Animal and Inse... Mar 2, 2009
For children interested in studying arachnids, the Garden Spider Web Frame ($11. 99) is a wooden frame on a stake that can be set up in a garden to create the perfect place for a spider to spin a web. (Suite101.com)
