The spiders that occur in nature are not a creeping menace -- rather, they are a true invisible ally of humankind. But if one were to grow to 1950s sci-fi proportions, even the arachnophiliacs among us would have to admit we had a problem on our hands. Ho
Sep 11
Weirdhouse Cinema: Star Trek - First Contact
In this special Star Trek Week episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe are off to see the Borg Queen in 1996's "Star Trek: First Contact,” directed by Jonathan Frakes and also starring Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, LaVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Alf ... Show More
1h 33m
Nov 2021
Spooky spiders: silk, sex and squirting venom
We're wandering into the weird world of spiders! We'll be looking at spiders that can fly using little silk parachutes and the grisly and gruesome mating habits of black widow spiders. Plus in the news, as UK cases surge, should Covid precautions move to Plan B; how does raw sewa ... Show More
56m 8s
Oct 2024
A Different Kind of Web Developer—Spiders!
In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco are learning all about our eight-legged friends, spiders! To find out more, they are speaking with Taylor Cook, the wildlife care supervisor for the entomology department at the San Diego Zoo. Some people might find arachnids a little scary, ... Show More
37m 2s
Nov 2021
How Does the Invasive Joro Spider Work?
Residents of the American South may have noticed a new spider on the, er, web -- the beautiful, fascinating Joro spider. Learn about it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/arachnids/joro-spider.htm Learn more about your ad-choic ... Show More
5m 27s
Jun 2024
Why should you be happy to see spiders in your home?
What's your relationship with spiders like? Some people are pretty terrified of them, and for many their first reaction is to grab something to squash them with.
Most likely, encountering spiders at home is a regular occurrence, and they're actually more beneficial than you migh ... Show More
4m 50s