Spider webs are nature’s perfect traps: sticky and delicate, yet strong enough to catch insects many times larger than the ...

Cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions are bad news for most animals, including spiders. But these creatures aren’t ...

Yes, spiders sleep. Sleeping behavior is very noticeable in jumping spider species that dangle from their silk at night. Experts can tell spiders are "sleeping" based on a series of body twitches that ...

Sony may finally be ready to officially release the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. When a rough cut of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Quick, think of every place you’ve seen a spider. A forest ...

Daddy long-legs spiders often appear to walk on six legs, with one pair held aloft. This isn't a defect but a specialized ...