This “Pink Floyd” spider hunts prey 6x its size and lives in walls

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Scientists have uncovered a tiny wall-dwelling spider named Pikelinia floydmuraria, inspired by Pink Floyd. Despite its size, it’s a fierce predator that hunts ants much larger than itself and helps reduce common urban pests like mosquitoes and flies. Its clever strategy of building webs near lights