Unlike spiders and scorpions, sea spiders didn’t go through ancient genome duplications, making them a rare window into how ...

Sneaky chemistry by a real-life “Last of Us” Cordyceps fungus mind controls its zombie insect victims by convincing them they’re starving.

Scientists just sequenced the first sea spider genome, uncovering genetic clues to limb growth, regeneration, and ancient ...

Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

In Clarkton, Missouri, locals are experiencing something straight out of a horror movie. After recent heavy rains caused flash flooding, residents woke to find their porches, trees, and even cars ...

Beyond snakes and spiders, nature harbors venomous mammals, mollusks, and fish employing toxins for defense and predation.

You might guess a spider. And a gator. But a snail? That and others make up the 10 deadliest creatures found in Louisiana, ...

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.

Spiders are among the most misunderstood creatures, often evoking dread in those who encounter them in the dark corners of their homes. While many spiders are harmless and even beneficial, some ...

Symptoms from a black widow spider bite include nausea, sweating, restlessness, fever, and tremors. Some people report being able to feel the bite, while others report not feeling it.

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 ...

From the innocent daddy longlegs to the harmful brown recluse, here are the most common house spiders, how to identify them, and when to worry about a bite, according to entomologists.