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 special ...

Spiders aren't just spooky Halloween mascots. Their keen senses, complex behaviors, and diverse lifestyles make them excellent subjects for cognitive studies.

In late summer and fall, these small orange arachnids will stretch their circular webs across trees and porches in your yard ...

Though most people aren't the biggest fan of spiders, their silk is a biological marvel, and the silk of this species has ...

If you love spiders, or even if you hate them, do we have a story for you. A massive spider colony has been discovered in a ...

This is the first evidence of colonial behaviour in two common spider species and probably represents the largest spider web ...

Some spiders don’t just spin webs — they listen through them. Researchers found that orb-weavers can sense vibrations on ...

The spiders that are commonly found in homes fall into two categories: web-builders and hunters. Keep spiders away by keeping doors and windows shut and sealing any cracks and gaps. Eliminate clutter, ...

(AP) - A large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider is on the move in the United States. Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many ...