Oklahoma remains a high concern state because Oklahoma State University limits medical concern to two spiders, the brown ...

The deadliest spiders in North America include species with medically significant venom capable of causing severe tissue ...

It already exists in the natural world. Now, thanks to breakthroughs in genetic engineering, scientists have created ...

New research shows that maintaining and adopting proposed marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Southern Ocean could almost ...

This spider’s markings and body shape hold the clues to its identity. Take a closer look and see if you can name the species.

A rare species of jumping spider, Pilia malenadu, has been rediscovered after a century of absence. Females were recorded for the first time.

Question: Every summer I get spider webs on the underside of my porch roofs. I do not see any spiders when I inspect them close-up. I use a leaf blower to get rid of them, but they reappear within a ...

This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it. Survival demands remarkable strategies in the understory of tropical ...

Wash the bite with mild soap and water to prevent infection from the spider bite. Use antihistamines or aspirin to relieve itching or pain from the bite. Seal cracks and install screens to keep ...

Most people experience at least a moment of hesitation when they spot a spider in their home or garden. This reaction is perfectly natural given that some spiders can deliver painful or even dangerous ...