The pink and dwarf sundews, found in Big Thicket, have captivated naturalists for centuries—and insects cannot resist their ...

Ever walked outside after a summer rain and noticed how spider webs seem to glisten and stretch differently? It’s not just ...

Researchers at Grand Valley State University discovered spider webs effectively collect DNA from pests like hemlock woolly ...

That intricate web glistening with morning dew in your garden isn’t just nature’s artwork – it’s part of a fascinating ecological partnership that’s making bird enthusiasts rethink their approach to ...

Walking into a spider web might make you panic, even if it’s only a few feet wide. Now imagine colliding into one over 80 feet long. That’s unlikely, but thanks to the Darwin’s bark spider ...

Have you ever gone out into the garden early, on a summer morning when dew is on the ground and noticed the many spider webs, which were unnoticeable before the dew collected on the web?

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

Unlike other catapulting spiders, for instance, the slingshot spiders don’t seem to rely on their prey actually touching the web to spring an attack.

Halloween is coming! Front yards are sprouting displays of scary witches, ghosts, bats, headstones, and spiders! Spiders usually prefer to hide, however, we often become aware of their presence due to ...

You have probably admired more than once the almost perfect beauty of spider webs. Do you know why they have a circular structure? There are several reasons for this. Today, scientists recognize about ...