"Spiders do not usually run towards people when they sense danger. This would be like humans running towards something like ...

Less attention-grabbing than nifty spiders or Cape Cod flamingos is the general trend of animal populations shifting in the face of climate change. According to some models, roughly half of the ...

Fortunately, fatalities are fairly rare; the spiders are nonaggressive and bite only in self-defense, such as when someone accidentally sits on them. The animals most at risk from the black widow ...

The researchers found that funnel-weaving spiders alter how their silk webs transmit vibrations in response to local noise.

Spiders living in caves show how tiny genetic changes can reshape vision or cause complete blindness over generations.

The vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain, on traditional Mirning land, is an enigmatic and captivating landscape.

Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise ...

The most common reasons you might see a spider in your home are shelter, water, or to find a mate, but if you notice an infestation, it is best to call your local exterminator. Unless provoked ...