With 'rat-sized spiders' making a return to UK homes and mating season looming, many of us will want to step up our ...

So what's the solution? For small infestations or the occasional unwanted eight-legged visitor, there are a number of DIY solutions for how to get rid of spiders in the house. Larger infestations ...

In the paddy fields and around the ponds of central China, a common species of orb-weaving spider builds new webs every evening at sunset, allowing it to entrap fireflies that begin to flash ...

A new study suggests orb-weaving spiders may manipulate the flashes of male fireflies caught in their web to mimic the mating call of a female. A male firefly is caught in the web of an orb ...

Wolf spiders are the most common spider species in the world. They get their name because they chase down their prey and pounce on it like a wolf. They’re usually dark gray, brown, or black but ...

When back pain is minor, orthopedic spine surgeon Jennifer Woods says you may be able to successfully address it with supports such as back braces, though it's essential to talk to your doctor ...

Once this spider gets a firefly into its parlor, it seems to be easier to invite more fireflies in.Credit...Xinhua Fu Supported by By Darren Incorvaia Imagine being a male firefly when suddenly ...

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Scientists now know some spiders are smart enough to do both, bringing fresh meaning to the famous quote from poet Sir Walter Scott.

The females use single-pulse flashes with their one lantern. However, a new study found that some spiders may have decoded this signal and are using it to its advantage. This mimicry is detailed ...

Black widow spiders are notable and venomous spiders that make up most of the Latrodectus genus of spiders. These intimidating arachnids comprise many different species that share similar habits ...

Shoppers are being urged to shake their bananas before eating them, as the warm climates they're grown in can sometimes mean ...