A newly published study co-authored by University of South Florida alum Louis Coticchio and USF integrative biologist Deby Cassill challenges long-standing assumptions about the brown recluse spider, ...

“This research shows that brown recluse spiders aren’t the boogeyman that everyone makes them out to be,” Coticchio said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Among the most venomous animals in the world, it is not surprising that snakes snatch the top spots. Depending on the species, ...

A brown recluse encounter can unfold in seconds, often in places where people feel safest. The video breaks down how these spiders behave, where they hide, and why accidental contact is the most ...

Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are beloved by home gardeners for their easy care and resilience, but even these hardy houseplants can face challenges. If you’re noticing brown leaves on your ...

There are two kinds of spiders that make webs indoors during the winter, and both are quite common. And neither is native to the Northland. They have done very well here, adapting to our climate and ...

Louisville basketball star freshman point guard Mikel Brown Jr. has returned to practice amid an eight-game absence due to a lower back injury. On Thursday, Pat Kelsey said the projected NBA lottery ...

The NBA trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, so that means everybody is taking a closer look at the injury report to see which players are listed as out and possibly headed elsewhere. The Boston ...

The Celtics will look to avoid back-to-back home losses, though they will be without leading scorer Jaylen Brown when they face the Kings on Friday night. Brown is out because of left hamstring ...

Arachnologists point to the same hidden spider zones across risk states, where stored clutter and storage spaces invite ...