Spider scientists are an optimistic crowd. Perhaps it’s just that we see things from a different angle to arachnophobes. If you don’t believe me, look up Theridion grallator. Researchers from my field call this Hawaiian species the happy-face spider because of the smile-like curves on its back.
Spiders have a reputation for inspiring fear. But working with them puts me in a good mood, given how much scientists have learned from their study.
