The bright contrast of yellow and black on a spider may make it look very scary, but most do more good than harm. Here's how to identify friends and foes.

What do you see in this photo? A bumble bee. A small brown spider. White flowers. Look closely: There's a large crab spider ...

Spiders are fascinating creatures, and among the approximately 45,000 known species, some stand out for their rarity and unique traits. Unlike the everyday encounter with a garden spider, these rare ...

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Discover how spiders adapt their webs to urban noise pollution, shedding light on the impact of human activity on wildlife.

Thanks to Tufts researchers, there’s now a Spider-Man-style “web fluid” solution that shoots, solidifies and even picks up objects.

If you haven't met the colorful, massive Joro spider yet, you may soon be introduced to the invasive species if you live on the East Coast, scientists predict. The predominately yellow spider ...

Yellow sac spiders are common household pests with a painful bite. Learn more about how to identify yellow sac spiders, signs you have them, prevention methods, and more.

The yellow sac spider is one of the most common spiders humans encounter, as they're often wandering indoors or hanging out in gardens. Scientists also believe they account for more human insect bites ...

The palm-sized, neon-yellow spider from Southeast Asia was first spotted weaving its signature web by a photographer on Beacon Hill this month. Experts say this is the northernmost confirmed ...

A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.