Consider this, for example: Real spiders spin webs covered in an extremely strong natural glue that all but seals the fate of unfortunate insects that bumble into the trap.

Spider Pavilion gives us that happy chance, over several fall weeks. There are several safety precautions in place, do note, and the inside of the Natural History Museum has not yet reopened. This ...

When spinning webs in the microgravity found in the International Space Station (ISS) in Earth's orbit, spiders use light as a reference point, a study has found. In their natural habitat on the ...

Cutting off what matters most to a spider will make it think twice about setting up a home of its own in your garden ...

From droplets on a spider web to a spiral galaxy: Stunning photos reveal the natural beauty in science. The images are part of the Royal Photographic Society's International Images for Science ...

The silk retained its natural properties of being lightweight, incredibly strong, and biodegradable. But now, the web also glows under certain light conditions.

That flashy female was in fact another male firefly, himself trapped in the web, and the spider may have manipulated his light beacon to lure you in. This high-stakes drama plays out nightly in ...