Trap-Jaw Spiders Nab Prey at Superfast Speeds By Mindy Weisberger published 7 April 16 Wee arachnids with unusual "jaw" structures are unexpectedly swift predators.
305-Million-Year-Old 'Almost Spider' Unlocks Arachnid History By Stephanie Pappas published 30 March 16
These Spiders Like Some Greens with Their Insects By Stephanie Pappas published 15 March 16 Spiders are known as clever predators, trapping and stalking their insect prey. But many species round out their diets with a little roughage.
Kinky Spiders: Males Tie Up Partners During Sex By Mindy Weisberger published 24 February 16 For male nursery-web spiders, bondage during mating can be a matter of life and death.
Spiders Look Bigger If You’re Afraid of Them By Laura Geggel published 18 February 16 People who fear spiders tend to perceive these creepy-crawlies as larger than they actually are, a new study finds.
Scientists Find 8 New Species of Spider with Whiplike Legs By Mindy Weisberger published 17 February 16 Scientists recently described eight new species of a long-legged spider native to Brazil, nearly doubling the number of known species in the genus.
Reptile Dysfunction: Snake Loses Wild Battle Against Spider (Photo) By Jeanna Bryner published 12 February 16
Tarantula in Black: Dark, Hairy Spider Named After Johnny Cash By Mindy Weisberger published 4 February 16 Tarantulas take a starring role in a new study that reorganizes their group, reclassifying the majority of 55 known tarantula species and adding 14 new ones.
Tarantula Photos: Gallery of 'Eight-Legged Teddy Bears' By Mindy Weisberger published 4 February 16 Tarantulas star in a new study that describes 14 new species living in deserts, mountains, and backyard habitats in the southwestern United States.
Spider Shows Off His Big Paddle to Woo Mates By Tia Ghose published 22 January 16 A new spider species wiggles its enormous paddle appendage in order to woo mates, research reveals.
Hundreds of Tiny Bugs Are Probably Hiding in Your Home By Mindy Weisberger published 19 January 16 You are likely sharing your home with hundreds of unseen arthropods — tiny accidental "squatters" that aren't pests at all.
Photos: 15 Insects and Spiders That May Share Your Home By Mindy Weisberger published 19 January 16 A great variety of multi-legged creatures share our homes, and many of them aren't pests at all.
Cobwebs Hold Genetic Secrets About Spiders and Their Prey By Elizabeth Palermo published 25 November 15 An empty spider web isn't a mystery; it's a clue.
Not So Precious: Eyeless 'Smeagol' Arachnid Discovered in Underground Lair By Elizabeth Palermo published 18 November 15 In a deep, dank cave in Brazil, a pale, blind creature lurks, never venturing out to feel the sun.
DIY Halloween Costumes: 7 Geeky Getups for Any Party By Elizabeth Palermo published 27 October 15 There's still time to assemble an appropriately geeky getup in time for this weekend's festivities.
Arachtober in Action: Amazing Photos of Spiders from Around the World By Elizabeth Palermo published 22 October 15 It's October, and that can mean only one thing: Time to share awesome spider pictures on social media.
Surprise! Newfound Venomous Spider Drops in on Scientists By Elizabeth Palermo published 10 September 15 Do you love surprises? What about surprises involving venomous spiders?