Cool research out of #UAkron. The ray spider tensions it's web like a slingshot and launches it towards flying insects to catch them, like a fly swatter. New study shows they will launch at sounds from tuning forks too, showing that they are listening for wing beats.

"These #spiders listen for prey before hurling webs like slingshots" - Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/12/these-spiders-listen-for-prey-before-hurling-webs-like-slingshots/

Masculinity energy drinks = sleep problems

"FDA does not require caffeine quantities to be displayed on beverage labels,"

https://www.uakron.edu/im/news/masculinity-energy-drinks-sleep-problems #TheUniversityofAkron #UAkron

Tickled pink about the love the Akron Postcard Club has been receiving. On Monday I got to talk about the joys of postcards on the Ray Horner Morning Show on WAKR and yesterday News 5 Cleveland posted the interview they recorded at our last meeting:

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-summit/university-of-akrons-post-card-club-ditches-technology-bonds-over-massive-collection-with-community

#Postcard #Postcards #AkronPostcardClub #Akron #AkronOH #UAkron