The researchers described the scene in a recent publication, calling it “an extraordinary colonial spider community.” The ...

Building these strong yet ephemeral traps is a process that follows patterns shared among spider species. But is there room ...

Have you ever entered a seldom-used room, only to be met by an unexpected web clinging to your face? Or perhaps during an early morning walk, you’ve paused to admire the delicate artistry of a web, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Slingshot spiders (Theridiosoma gemmosum) don’t just passively ...

There are more than 50,000 species of spiders in the world, of all different sizes. They live in a wide range of habitats and ...

Whether tucked into the corners of a haunted house or shining with drops of morning dew between tree branches, spider webs are homes to the eight-legged critters. Like some species in the animal ...