Spider webs are nature’s perfect traps: sticky and delicate, yet strong enough to catch insects many times larger than the ...

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 ...

Spiders make webs for a number of reasons, to catch food, shelter, protection, and even travel or courtship, but there are some who go the extra step, creating self-portraits. Cyclosa spiders, known ...

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 exhibit many different fascinating behaviors, from spiders that carry ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of nature’s most beautiful natural wonders, spider webs ...

A new study shows that invasive Joro spiders are surprisingly "urban tolerant," which could enable them to take over cities and other urban areas across the U.S. East Coast. When you purchase through ...

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 ...

Step aside, Van Gogh. Some spiders are out here making self-portraits for survival. New research shows that several orb-weaving species construct giant web-mounted “doppelgängers” convincing enough to ...

Tiny Cyclosa spiders build large decoy puppets in webs to deter predators. Decoys mimic spiders and may hide egg sacs or spiderlings for protection. Scientists believe this adaptation could inspire ...

Spider expert Emma Teni explains why funnel-web spiders are flooding backyards right now, where to find them, and what to do if you spot one.