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 ...

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

Silk decorations in spider webs aren’t just for show. They may help spiders “hear” their prey through vibrations.

Researchers say well over 100,000 spiders from two different species coexist in this remarkable underground metropolis for ...

A Costa Rican pirate spider lives up to the family name: It tricks closely related orb weaver spiders into “walking the plank,” right to their doom. Like any respectable pirate, pirate spiders have an ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Slingshot spiders (Theridiosoma gemmosum) don’t just passively ...

There will be a Spider Talk and a Spider Walk in Pune on the importance of spiders, their webs, hunting styles, and hidden ...

Ross Hatton was one of those kids who was fascinated by the creatures from which the rest of us recoil. Think spiders and snakes. He lobbied his mom for permission to keep them as pets, and though she ...

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

A new study shows that invasive Joro spiders are surprisingly "urban tolerant," which could enable them to take over cities and other urban areas across the U.S. East Coast. When you purchase through ...