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

Though most people aren't the biggest fan of spiders, their silk is a biological marvel, and the silk of this species has ...

In the dense rainforests of Peru and the Philippines, two small, unsuspecting orb-weaving spiders have unveiled a stunning ...

The number of times I have walked into a spider web is pretty comical. At first, I saw them as a nuisance during my forest adventures, but upon a closer look with my macro lens, I began to notice that ...

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

Whether you are a fan of spiders or terrified of them, you can’t help but admire their ability to make webs. These fascinating and unique structures are incredible feats of engineering that combine ...

Spiders in this toxic sulfur cave have built a thriving spider metropolis and the largest spider web complex in the world!

Deep underground in a dark, sulfuric cave on the border between Albania and Greece, scientists have made an incredible ...

Spider webs are active, maintained structures built by spiders for hunting, shelter, or laying eggs, showcasing remarkable silk. Cobwebs, conversely, are abandoned, dusty, and neglected remnants of ...

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

If you're an avid hiker, you may have heard the term "web-walking" before, and unfortunately it has nothing to do with Spider ...