An empty spider web likely means that a spider has passed on, but most times a spider takes down their own web! Read here to ...

Just like some people, there are arachnids out there that prefer to pick up their takeout meals, including the aptly named slingshot spider (Theridiosoma gemmosum). Scientists have just figured out ...

Spiders ingeniously consume their old webs to recycle vital proteins and nutrients, a process crucial for energy conservation ...

These creatures construct round, “ more or less symmetrical webs ” in the open air. To protect themselves, many orb-weaving ...

A pitch-black cave in the Balkans is home to what researchers say is a singular work of cooperation by two usually-hostile ...

Researchers may have discovered the world's biggest spider web, a massive subterranean structure spanning over 100 square ...

Spring is the time when many spiders emerge from their winter hiding places and start doing what they do best: spinning webs. This is when you may spot the classic cobwebs in your yard or garden.

The long-standing mystery around why spider webs sometimes feature "extra touches" known as stabilimenta has been revisited ...

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

Introduction -- The "hardware" of web-building spiders: morphology, silk, and behavior -- Functions of orb web designs -- Putting pieces together: tradeoffs and remaining puzzles -- The building ...

Deep inside a pitch-black chamber on the Albanian–Greek border, scientists have stumbled upon something straight out of a ...