This previously unknown symbiotic relationship helps keep methane—a major greenhouse gas—trapped in the ocean.

Sea spiders living near deep-sea methane seeps appear to cultivate and eat bacteria on their exoskeletons ...

A research team led by Occidental College has identified a previously unknown symbiosis; deep sea spiders that cultivate and feed on bacteria that oxidize methane.

Scientists on the US West Coast say they discovered three previously unknown species of deep-sea spider that could have a rare diet fueled by a common greenhouse gas.

One of three methane-eating, deep-sea spider species recently discovered off the Southern California coast.

Can spiders swim? Waubra Preschool students, Victoria, Australia What a great question! Most spiders don’t swim by choice. But they sure can survive in water when they need to. From floating ...

A new study has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analyzing the venoms of more than 70 different spider species, the team explored whether factors ...

Researchers have, for the first time ever, used CRISPR gene editing on spiders. While the genetically-modified critters lack the ability to give you spidey senses, they do spin glowing silk. In a ...

Studies have shown that spiders avoid certain scents. Learn more about smells that spiders and their insect prey hate to keep them away from your home.

Summer season, spider season.There are 15 species of tarantulas in Texas, as explained by Texas A&M University’s AgriLife. While not dangerous to humans, the large (typically) black and/or brown ...

Scientists have discovered how an Australian jumping spider's semi-hydraulics allows it to speed jump long distances with precision while experiencing g-forces higher than those of fighter pilots ...

Spiders known for elaborate circular webs have altered their spinning style in dark spaces to create apparent tripwires for walking prey. Those that make circular webs are known as orb-weavers ...