Spiders are famous aesthetes. Many craft radially symmetric webs, first extruding long silken spokes and then spinning ...

Spiders are amazing creatures, and orb-weaving spiders make some of the most intricate structures in nature. Their beautifully patterned webs are amazing to see, even if it means a creepy crawly is ...

Have you ever entered a seldom-used room, only to be met by an unexpected web clinging to your face? Or perhaps during an early morning walk, you’ve paused to admire the delicate artistry of a web, ...

Made from a silk that’s distinct from the ordinary web scaffolding surrounding them, stabilimenta reflect ultraviolet light, leading some scientists to suggest their function is primarily ...

This ‘spider megacity’ may be the largest web ever found. But what’s inside is even more extraordinary - Researchers say well ...

A study shows that spider web decorations help spiders locate prey by spreading vibrations across more silk threads.

If you're scared of spiders, Halloween certainly doesn't help. People decorate their homes with monstrous-looking fake ...

One scenario is that the spider stands in one place (say, on a limb) and begins releasing a strand of the web material from ...

Spiders aren't just spooky Halloween mascots. Their keen senses, complex behaviors, and diverse lifestyles make them ...