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A Mysterious Fungus Turns Irish Cave Spiders Into Zombies
In an Irish cave, a TV crew found a dead spider covered with a fungus. The fungus turned out to be a new species that turned its victims into zombies.
Fungus named after David Attenborough turning Irish spiders into 'zombies’
A fungus named in honour of Sir David Attenborough has been found infecting and manipulating spiders in a Northern Ireland cave turning them into The Last of Us -style “ zombies ”.
New Zombie Fungus Is Infecting and Killing Spiders in Irish Caves
Learn more about the newly identified fungus that is taking over spiders and why it's similar to the Cordyceps fungi that infects ants.
Fungus-infected 'zombie spiders' found in Irish caves
It's the stuff of nightmares - or even the hit TV show and video game The Last of Us: a novel fungus that turns its hosts into "zombies". Thankfully, so far, it's only been found in spiders located in several cave systems across the island of Ireland, including the Whitefathers' Caves on the Fermanagh/Cavan border.
New 'zombie fungus' infects and controls cave spiders
A new zombie pathogen has been discovered in Ireland. This insidious fungus infects cave spiders and alters their behavior to help spread its spores to new victims.
'Mind-Controlling' Fungus Turns Spiders Into 'Zombies'
Scientists have discovered a fungal species that infects spiders and appears to control their behavior, compelling them to leave their usual hiding places before succumbing to the deadly infection. Found in caves across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland,
Scientists Identify Fungus Turning Spiders Into “Zombies” in Northern Ireland
Shooting great documentary footage requires some luck, and a BBC nature series hit the jackpot while filming in Northern Ireland in 2021. As Popular Science reports, a team of scientists working on Winterwatch discovered a new type of fungus that zombifies its spider hosts.
Scientists Discover ‘Hidden Epidemic’ of Mind-Controlling Fungi Turning Spiders Into Real-Life Zombies
A newly identified fungus in Northern Ireland appears to manipulate spider behavior, eerily turning them into “zombies” before their demise. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honor of naturalist Sir David Attenborough,
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The Last of Us style 'zombie-fungus' has now been confirmed in another species
The new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent ...
'The Last of Us' season 2: Everything we know about the HBO hit's upcoming return
"The Last of Us" season 2 will premiere in April, and be seven episodes long. Both Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey reprise ...
‘Zombie spiders’ found at big Irish beauty spot as experts say there could be MORE around country
ZOMBIE spiders’ have been found at an Irish beauty spot – and experts reckon there could be more around the country. The rare ...
A self-destructing, 3D printed fungi-based battery could one day power sensors all around you by feasting on sugar
Traditional battery disposal poses environmental challenges, as many contain toxic materials that can contaminate soil and ...
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'Zombie spiders' found in cave on Cavan-Fermanagh border
So-called "zombie spiders" have been discovered in a cave between Co Cavan and Co Fermanagh. They were found by speleologist ...
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The Last of Us Fan Makes Incredible Cordyceps PlayStation Controller
A talented gamer makes an awesome PlayStation controller that takes inspiration from the Cordyceps fungus found in The Last ...