Joro spiders, or parachuting spiders, are a non-native species that originate in east Asia. These spiders shoot silk threads they use to "parachute" through the air. Joro spiders make large webs in ...

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This spider may soon be parachuting into your neighborhood — literally. The jorō, a type of arachnid native to Japan and other parts of Asia, could end up spreading throughout the Eastern U.S.

In this Oct. 24, 2021, file photo, the Joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Georgia. Credit: Alex Sanz / AP This story was originally published in March 2022. Take ...

Several US troops, including Navy SEALs, have died in parachuting accidents over the past decade. Despite the danger, parachuting is a valuable method to put forces on the ground for important ...

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Insects are an integral part of the gardening experience. Although some insects are less welcome than others (mosquitos and ticks, for example, or plant-eating insects like grasshoppers), there are ...