Spiders known for elaborate circular webs have altered their spinning style in dark spaces to create apparent tripwires for walking prey. Those that make circular webs are known as orb-weavers ...

While cleaning his glassware with acetone in what he calls a moment of serendipity, he noticed something: a web-like material forming on the bottom of the glass. You could say his Spider-Sense ...

Perhaps the most famous group of spiders that construct funnel-shaped webs is the Australian funnel-web spiders. There are 36 of them and some are dangerous as they produce a fast-acting and ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

Researchers have finally figured out how slingshot spiders (Theridiosoma gemmosum) are so accurate when they fire their webs at prey. Everything from the timing to the angle at which they fire ...

They’re creepy and they’re crawly and altogether spooky. That’s why spiders are associated with Halloween. Have you ever noticed this time of the year spider webs become more prevalent?

Today we have a fun and festive Halloween craft that is perfect for this time of year and is sure to be a big hit with the entire family. It’s not only a fun and easy craft, but it’s also a ...

Enthralled, you speed toward love’s embrace — only to fly headfirst into a spider’s web. That flashy female was in fact another male firefly, himself trapped in the web, and the spider may ...

When the early morning sun glints off droplets of dew on the gossamer strands of a spider web, it creates a visual masterpiece. Now scientists have found that an elaborate silk-woven web is also ...

The actress sported a strapless dress, with a design made to look like a spider web as she walked the red carpet. She also sported a long, fringe skirt with long tassels to complete her outfit ...

In short: New WA research shows spider webs are very effective at capturing DNA of other animals in the surrounding areas. Scientists say the method could be a "secret weapon" when it comes to ...