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.

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The prize for perfection was colossal. Missouri basketball's once-19-point lead was two. Grill had missed two straight free throws just 77 seconds of gametime earlier. The Tigers as a team to that ...

The more common Sydney funnel-webs can grow up to 5 cm. The nocturnal black arachnids are usually spotted within around 150 km (93 miles) of Sydney, Australia's largest city, and are mostly active ...

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Michael Leo Kehoe became the 58th governor of Missouri on Monday, vowing a crackdown on crime while urging politicians to work together amid a “divided and more cynical” world. Kehoe’s ...

Missouri’s 58th governor is set to take the oath of office today in Jefferson City. The swearing-in ceremony for Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, is scheduled to take place on the ...

It is a formidable predator and competitor of other spiders,” Dr Dugon said. “As a result, it is now one of the most common spiders in urban areas throughout the UK. Since the population of ...