Scientists offer a new idea for why orb-weaving arachnids add decorations known as stabilimenta to their webs.

As Halloween nears, Florida's spiders are stepping into the spotlight, not as villains but as misunderstood heroes of the ...

While most spiders are small and harmless, some species grow to impressive sizes, showcasing fascinating adaptations and hunting strategies. Here are seven of the largest spider species found in the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is now in the midst of its creepiest time of year: “Spider Season.” That’s according to Dr. Lisa ...

Don't panic, but these live here now and you're going to keep seeing them every fall as long as you live in Georgia. Joro spider. Carly Mirabile, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org On top of ...

It's Orb Weaver Spider Season, in case you haven’t already noticed. But if you’re over six feet tall and enjoy evening walks, you’ve probably “faced” a few webs in recent weeks. Orb Weavers come out ...

Red Sox eliminated by the Yankees after mistakes in the field bite Boston 'Come-to-Jesus meeting’: Military community reacts to Hegseth's get fit, get in line or get out speech 'Removal of Ukrainian ...

I hate spiders. I hate them so much, that after watching the new trailer for Huntsman which aired during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, I'm looking around the room trying to make sure there isn't ...

I jumped about a foot when I first saw the newest form of wildlife to make our yard its home, a cross-orb weaver spider that was hanging in the opening of the garage door when I walked right into it.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. – An invasive species of arachnid, known as the Joro spider, is spinning webs far from its native range, and now the National Park Service says it needs the public’s help in tracking ...

Tougher than steel, lighter than cotton, and stubbornly elusive to produce. For decades, spider silk has been the material science has long promised but never quite delivered at scale. Now, a Michigan ...