Just as the weather starts to turn, the spiders begin to come out. Spider season has arrived for western Washington. “I moved from a place that had its fair share of different, more dangerous spiders, ...

It feels like one of the first things anyone learns about Australia is that we have two of the most deadly spiders in the world: redbacks and funnel-webs. And funnel-webs have always been the scarier ...

Australia is home to tiny creatures that mesmerise scientists. The peacock spider stands out for its dazzling colours and dance. More than 100 species have been identified so far. Researchers are ...

We have all heard about viral yawning: Someone in the room yawns, and seconds later, half the group is ready to unleash their own. Contagious yawning has always seemed a little silly, a party trick of ...

Frogs that are part alpaca and other genetically engineered wildlife could soon be running and hopping around Australia. Artificial adaptations to disease, feral pests and climate change are all ...

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I reflect on two questions in this blog and answer them from the vantage point of the unified approach. First, do spiders have minds? And, second, do they have moral value? The question of what are ...

Sara Chamings now takes her disabled child Evie, 9, to Hendon Plaza to use the public toilet as the portable outdoor toilet is full. “We are humiliated, feel dehumanised and are exhausted,“ Ms ...