A talented gamer makes an awesome PlayStation controller that takes inspiration from the Cordyceps fungus found in The Last ...

Cordyceps is a genus of parasitic fungi known for infecting insects and taking over their bodies. It manipulates the host’s ...

Traditional battery disposal poses environmental challenges, as many contain toxic materials that can contaminate soil and ...

However, Cordyceps militaris, which grows on insects and has similar health benefits, is becoming increasingly popular. To determine the best cordyceps supplement, we researched and tested several ...

While filming a documentary in Northern Ireland, a team of scientists discovered a new fungus that appears to manipulate spiders’ behavior–and turn them into “zombies.” The fungus named Gibellula ...

Spiders, their venom and their silk pose many unsolved questions for science. A new study provides clues to better understand ...

Dr. Harry Evans, Emeritus Fellow at CAB International, led scientists—including from the Natural History Museum of Denmark ...

Thanks to Tufts researchers, there’s now a solution that shoots, solidifies and even picks up objects. Alas, you can’t use it ...

Aaron Phoenix, 37, began accumulating them in the summer of 2021 to help with his mental health and believes he was “born to save spiders.” He keeps the spiders across two locations — his ...

A woman who decided to leave a spider she spotted on her ceiling "in peace" was soon regretting her choice after what happened next. Arachnophobia, the clinical term for a fear of spiders ...

Perhaps the most famous group of spiders that construct funnel-shaped webs is the Australian funnel-web spiders. There are 36 of them and some are dangerous as they produce a fast-acting and ...