Spiders are amazing creatures, and orb-weaving spiders make some of the most intricate structures in nature. Their ...

Since the Industrial Revolution, human activity has led to an increase in environmental noise. By now, residents have grown used to the sounds of traffic, airplanes, construction, and more noises that ...

The behavior, which had never been observed before, stunned scientists as, typically, the larger house spider would prey on ...

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, ...

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 ...

Why do spider webs have zigzag designs? New research reveals how they act like vibration alarms to help the spider sense its ...