Have you ever noticed thin, web-like veins or bulging, twisted veins on someone’s legs? Or maybe you’ve seen them creeping up ...

Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise ...

Spiders come in all shapes and sizes, but these giant species stand out for their massive leg spans and impressive weight.

A small spider with pale body and legs and silver-grey markings on the abdomen. It is usually found around the outside of houses and gardens, and is particularly common around windows. Because of ...

Perhaps the most famous group of spiders that construct funnel-shaped webs is the Australian funnel-web spiders. There are 36 ...

When spiders spin their webs, they use their hind legs to pull silk threads from their spinnerets. This pulling action doesn't just help the spider release the silk, it's also a crucial step in ...

When spiders spin their webs, they use their hind legs to pull silk threads from their spinnerets. This pulling action doesn't just help the spider release the silk, it's also a crucial step in ...