If you ask an arachnophile, "Are spiders dangerous to humans?" They will likely respond that most spiders are not harmful to ...

One long-standing mystery was related to how spiders detect smells. Now, our latest research has finally uncovered the ... Fast-growing and small-seeded tree species are dominating Brazilian ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.

A new tiny spider species previously unknown to science has been discovered. No record of the species, named Anasaitis milesae (Tremough Jumper), has been found anywhere in the world – but it is ...

The research, published in EvoDevo, examines key genetic mechanisms involved in eye formation and how they compare to other spider species. Spiders play an important role in cave ecosystems as ...

Residents have spotted the species twice in the past few months, and an expert weighs in on if we should be worried.