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

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 ...

An extreme close-up of the Australian rufous net-casting spider's unique silk, captured by biologist Martín Ramírez and his ...

A spider web is much more than meets the eye. These intricate structures, created entirely from silk, allow spiders to capture prey, build shelter and even communicate. Spider webs are shockingly ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts -- Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned spider webs into music -- creating an eerie soundtrack that could help them better understand how the ...

Sheetweb spiders don't immediately pounce on fireflies caught in their webs, and for good reason, according to new research. Reading time 2 minutes Fireflies glow to attract mates. As new research ...

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned spider webs into music, creating an eerie soundtrack — which can be listened to here — that could help them better understand how ...