Whether it’s a sudden dash across the garage or a silhouette in a backyard web, spiders evoke fear in many people — and University of Nebraska–Lincoln researche ...

"We found that when people received a paired image of an arachnid versus another arthropod, they strongly prefer looking at ...

Rufus net-casting spiders can tune the stiffness and elasticity of their webs thanks to loops of silk, scanning electron ...

Whether it's a sudden dash across the garage or silhouette in a backyard web, spiders evoke fear in many people. But ...

Spiders are creatures that often trigger fear or discomfort. We find them quietly sitting in corners or quickly darting across the floor, and instinctively we treat them as pests. Yet, there is ...

SEATTLE — From Fear to Fascination. That's the name of a new exhibit at the freshly-revamped Pacific Science Center that's focused on spiders. The exhibit challenges common misconceptions and explores ...

Nature’s orchestra is composed of the strings that hold the earth together. Without some of the earth’s most valuable players, like pollinators, arachnids, and many other living organisms, the melody ...

Researchers have documented the strange antics of two tropical spider species that build giant, arachnid-shaped decoys out of silk, plant matter and prey remains in their webs. When you purchase ...

An interdisciplinary team at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using state-of-the-art eye-tracking technology to pinpoint the physical characteristics of spiders that may contribute to the unease.

Happy Halloween, Short Wavers! In today’s news round-up, we’ve got only treats. Hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong fill in NPR’s Ailsa... This week in science: spiders, TV pixels and storytelling ...

Most Bay Area hikers pass right by without ever noticing, but a careful eye can spot tiny towers rising up from the forest floor. These mysterious little tubes, barely an inch high, are the homes of a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A cosmic spider was caught in some kind of web. Specifically, the ...