Spider Silk Reveals Breakthrough in High-Sensitivity Microphones [Study]

Medicine & Technology May 17, 2024

Spider silk unveils breakthrough in high-sensitivity microphones. Explore the study's implications now!

Small Dark Formations on the Red Planet's Surface Appear Like Spider in Photos Captured by ESA's Mars Express

Apr 26, 2024

One photo captured by ESA's Mars Express showed what appeared to be a swarm of black spiders on Mars. Continue reading to learn what it is.

Fossilized Spider Masquerading as Ant Discovered in Colombia

Mar 26, 2024

The remains of a prehistoric spider were discovered and it was masquerading as an ant. Continue reading to learn more.

Spiderwebs Are Noninvasive Way of Sampling Terrestrial Vertebrates

Feb 01, 2024

Spiderwebs pick up DNA from local vertebrate animals. Continue reading to learn more.

Plastic-Eating Bacteria Engineered to Convert Waste Into Biodegradable Spider Silk [Study]

Jan 25, 2024

Researchers were able to engineer a bacteria that eats plastic and turn the plastic waste into spider silk. Continue reading to learn the full story.

New 6 Species of ‘Ghost Spiders’ Found in a Power Plant in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay [Study]

Dec 14, 2023

Six new species of spiders, all considered to be "ghost spiders," have been discovered. Continue reading to learn more.

Jumping Spider Nightmare: Tiny Creepy Crawler Takes Up Residence in Woman's Ear, Experts Confirm

Oct 26, 2023

A woman in Taiwan had a spider residing in her ear canal, creating discomfort and strange sounds for four days. Continue reading to learn more about this story.

Huntsman Spider Bite: Is the Venomous Arachnid Deadly? How To Treat Symptoms When Bitten?

Sep 25, 2023

Huntsman spider is venomous but it is not harmful to people. Continue reading to learn more about the huntsman spider bite.

15-Million-Year-Old Fossil of Ancient Giant Trapdoor Spider Discovered in Australia; Five Times Bigger Than Modern Relatives

Sep 25, 2023

In Australia's arid heart, scientists found a preserved, large, rainforest-dwelling spider fossil that is unique to the world. Check it out in this article.

Parasitic Fungus Engulfed Huge Spider With Spores Bursting From Its Back As Shown in Award-Winning Photo

Aug 18, 2023

A biologist highlights in an award-winning photo an exceptional event when a parasitic fungus engulfed a large spider. Check it out in this article.

Invasive Spider Caught in the Act of Feeding on a Shrew; New Study Shows It Habitually Preys Upon Vertebrates

Mar 06, 2023

Scientists released the first evidence of the noble false widow spider preying on Ireland's protected species: the pygmy shrew. Read the article to learn more.

Giant Huntsman Spider Biggest Ever Recorded: Can You Touch It? Are These Aggressive?

Dec 30, 2022

Meet the Giant Huntsman Spider, the biggest ever recorded. Read on to know more about spiders!

Rare Xbox Spider Found in Australia: What is Orb-Weaver?

Dec 06, 2022

Read on to know about orb weavers as an Australian found this rare Xbox-looking creature.

Does Spider Venom Have Regenerative Powers? Reddit User Claims To Gain Feeling in His Numb Foot After Getting Bitten by the Insect

Nov 07, 2022

Spider venom is usually deadly, but one Reddit user believes that being bitten by a brown recluse spider helped him feel his toes again after 10 years since he lost them due to major foot surgery. Could this really be possible? Find out the answer in this article..

"Horrifying" Hairy Spider Mom Pictured Carrying Her Babies on Her Bulbous Back

Oct 12, 2022

Wolf spiders are the only spider species in the world that carry their babies on their backs. Read the article to learn more about this insect.