Spiders, with their intricate webs and visible presence, became natural indicators. Observing a sudden flurry of web-building activity was sometimes taken as a sign that rain was on the horizon.

The new species from Ecuador — with two long, pointy growths on its back — belongs to a genus, or group of species, not seen ...

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

Researchers found that wolf spiders can't signal others or perceive danger from predators as easily on rain-soaked leaves compared to dry ones. Even communicating with would-be mates is harder ...

In China, the arachnids seem to somehow manipulate the flashing of a caught male firefly to resemble a female’s come-hither signal. Once this spider gets a firefly into its parlor, it seems to ...

A seasonal baby spider phenomenon known as "ballooning" is happening, causing people across the country to notice spiderwebs in the sky.

People across Acadiana have been asking about the large spider webs that appear to be falling from the sky. So, we turned to LSU Ag Center’s Dr. Stephen Baca for answers to the mystery.

Also, spiders have bad eyesight, so how do they "see" what’s happening on their webs? Researchers created a mechanical web to understand this process, and it has one interesting side effect–it ...

Even if you are afraid of spiders, you might find the white-banded fishing spider fascinating. This species is even capable of catching small fish.