A newly discovered species of spider in the Ecuadorean Amazon mimics a pathogen, known as a zombie fungus, to protect itself.

Explore the unsettling transformation of Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' where spider biology offers a chilling metaphor for his journey. Discover the real science behind the three life ...

Spiders are creatures that often trigger fear or discomfort. We find them quietly sitting in corners or quickly darting across the floor, and instinctively we treat them as pests. Yet, there is ...

"Joro spiders will likely continue to spread in the U.S., but they aren't the ‘flying venomous spider invasion' that's been sensationalized." ...

SEATTLE — From Fear to Fascination. That's the name of a new exhibit at the freshly-revamped Pacific Science Center that's focused on spiders. The exhibit challenges common misconceptions and explores ...

Researchers have documented the strange antics of two tropical spider species that build giant, arachnid-shaped decoys out of silk, plant matter and prey remains in their webs. When you purchase ...

British households have been issued a 'very large house spider' warning over the coming weeks. Dr David Gee, a zoology ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford.View full profile Eleanor has an ...