Spiders are amazing creatures, and orb-weaving spiders make some of the most intricate structures in nature. Their ...

Just like some people, there are arachnids out there that prefer to pick up their takeout meals, including the aptly named slingshot spider (Theridiosoma gemmosum). Scientists have just figured out ...

Spider webs can be found practically anywhere, but when their webs get in your way or start to look unsightly, it's time to find a solution. The orchard orbweaver is one particular type of orbweaver ...

You have probably admired more than once the almost perfect beauty of spider webs. Do you know why they have a circular structure? There are several reasons for this. Today, scientists recognize about ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of nature’s most beautiful natural wonders, spider webs ...

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 ...

Spring is the time when many spiders emerge from their winter hiding places and start doing what they do best: spinning webs. This is when you may spot the classic cobwebs in your yard or garden.

Why do spider webs have zigzag designs? New research reveals how they act like vibration alarms to help the spider sense its ...

Giant communal webs have appeared around the world. Find out what species builds them and how they benefit from teamwork.

Sending spiders to space seems like a good idea (because, science), but arachnids apparently have their own notions about living in space. NASA researchers first sent spiders to space in the 1970’s, ...