Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

Jumping spiders—one of the largest spider families—get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to ...

“Sometimes redundancy has a way of showing up under certain conditions; they’re not truly redundant,” said Michael Snyder, ...

Is a spider web tattoo meaning linked to crime, time served, or personal struggles? Discover its deep symbolism, cultural shifts, and modern interpretations.

Researchers identified two brain areas in mice that helped the animals learn to suppress their instinctive fears of predators ...

The new fungus species Gibellula attenboroughii forces reclusive cave spiders to exposed areas, likely to benefit spore dispersal.

The long-running satellite fairs—which champion experimental, emerging and artist-run spaces—abound with adventurous works, ...