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 closer look at a Mediterranean brown recluse spider in its dwelling. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible ...

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 ...

Louisiana is home to numerous different species of spiders, since the state's warm climate and diverse landscape makes for the perfect environment for the arachnids. While most spiders in Louisiana ...

President Trump has signed legislation that could change treatments and outcomes for pediatric cancer patients, and a 7-year-old boy from Illinois helped make it happen. Alexander Brown, of Hinsdale, ...

CBC Kids News will have regular video updates recapping the big stories from the Winter Olympics based in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Check us out every day of the week starting Monday, Feb. 2. Get ...