The researchers described the scene in a recent publication, calling it “an extraordinary colonial spider community.” The ...

Since the Industrial Revolution, human activity has led to an increase in environmental noise. By now, residents have grown used to the sounds of traffic, airplanes, construction, and more noises that ...

There are more than 50,000 species of spiders in the world, of all different sizes. They live in a wide range of habitats and ...

Spring is the time when many spiders emerge from their winter hiding places and start doing what they do best: spinning webs. This is when you may spot the classic cobwebs in your yard or garden.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Slingshot spiders (Theridiosoma gemmosum) don’t just passively ...

May is a month filled with nature happenings. The temperatures are warming, though frost still may be with us. May can be a dry month, but typically we get showers. It is the beginning of our rainy ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

If spiders use their webs like a large external eardrum, researchers reasoned, perhaps spider silk could be the basis for a powerful listening device. By Jordan Pearson Engineers and scientists have ...

When temperatures drop, critters outside may come into your home looking for warmth. If you see more spiders than usual ...

The dawn is calm, 50 degrees and foggy. This is quite a change from the clear evening that we had last night. The weather service said this widespread fog would remain for the morning. I decide to ...