Spider silk occupies a distinct place in natural materials science for its combination of mechanical strength, toughness and ...

Helicopter damselflies specialize in preying on web-building spiders, like the little orb weavers. This predatory flyer is ...

This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it.

Tropical orb-weaving spiders craft giant spider-like puppets in their webs. Scientists say the decoys may deter predators, ...

The “extra touches” to intricate webs - known as stabilimenta - enable the eight-legged hunters to find their next meal.

Some of nature’s most mesmerizing works of art might just be hanging in your backyard. The artist is an orb weaver spider.

Spider-Man Noir #4 swings into stores Wednesday with dehydrated corpses, daddy issues, and secret identities. What could go ...

Ingenious web construction and energy stored in stretched silk strands lend spiders super powers to lift animals too heavy for the spiders' tiny muscles to support.

Spider webs aren't only functional, they are a work of beauty, with some spiders going that extra step, adding an unexpected ...

Geraldine Browning, who long waged battles against systemic racism, has passed away. The Gibson Woods resident was a founding ...

Thrift stores are a great source for vintage doilies to decorate your home. Learn to recognize these different styles of ...

Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.