Finding any kind of bug in your bathroom can understandably be gross. However, finding even just a few bugs in your bathroom ...

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, ...

If we define scared as reacting in response to a threat, then the evidence suggests a resounding yes. I’ll say it louder for ...

America’s wandering spider is a highly venomous species increasingly reported in parts of North America, challenging ...

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

According to the ISAF 2025 shark attack report, global unprovoked shark bites returned to near-average levels in 2025, following a sharp reduction the year prior. A total of 65 unprovoked shark bites ...

For the second year in a row, New Jersey had no shark bites off its coast. Swimmers elsewhere were not so lucky.

The series draws inspiration from the Spider-Man Noir comics but presents a new interpretation of the character ...

Run a dehumidifier, since cellar spiders thrive in moist areas. Use natural repellents with scents that spiders loathe, such as peppermint, cinnamon, and citrus. Keep up with outdoor maintenance; trim ...

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 ...

A spider bite can look minor, then shift quickly. Fast care, follow-up, and calm decisions protect recovery when symptoms ...