There’s a new world record for the oldest tandem parachute jump. Rut Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson, of Sweden, took the title when she parachuted on May 29 at the age of 103 years and 259 days old, ...

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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 ...

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.

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Giant parachuting spiders could show up along the entire East Coast of the United States, according to some scientists. Originally from Japan, the 3-inch long Joro Spider made its way first to Georgia ...

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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 ...