Beyond the Microscope

Are You Afraid of Spiders? The Origins of Arachnophobia

Natalie Brown, Writer • February 1, 2024

Scientists have long been trying to find out where the common fear of spiders came from. There are many proposed theories, so getting down to the roots of each of them can provide insight into the answer. Here are the results of a study I conducted, as well as research from others trying to answer the same question.

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Natalie Brown, Staff Writer

Natalie Brown, is a ninth grade student at Santa Rosa Academy. She is a staff member of The Lasso and is amazing at digital art and physical art. She loves to write about anything she is interested in. She is also a kind and outstanding writer. Some of her interests include bugs and cats. She also has a cat named Boof -- Boof is a fat black cat and she is very loud, very needy, loves to cuddle her owner, and cry out when she is hungry. Natalie is into the paranormal and even has a club dedicated to the super natural/paranormal. Her club is called the Mystery Club which is very new, so show kindness and support!