It already exists in the natural world. Now, thanks to breakthroughs in genetic engineering, scientists have created “supersilk.” And it’s poised to upgrade far more than our clothing.

This video examines five spider species known for their unusual appearance and behavior. Footage highlights physical traits and adaptations that differ sharply from more familiar spiders. Each example ...

What’s scarier than a spider? A really big spider, of course. A newfound defensive tactic takes advantage of this idea: researchers documented spiders building giant spiderlike silhouettes on their ...

Spider plants are native to coastal areas of South Africa, which can experience periodic droughts. The plants have thick, fleshy roots that store water so they can survive inconsistent moisture levels ...

Spider plants are notoriously low-maintenance, adaptable, and forgiving, but even these easygoing plants benefit greatly from one strategic care practice: fertilizing during spring and summer, when ...

What is thought to be the world's largest-known spider's web, housing tens of thousands of arachnids, has been discovered in a cave on the Albanian-Greek border. After researchers published their ...

Sulfur caves are among the most extreme habitats on Earth. They are completely dark and filled with hydrogen sulfide gas, which is toxic to most life-forms. Inside, species’ survival depends on ...

Deep underground in a dark, sulfuric cave on the border between Albania and Greece, scientists have made an incredible discovery – a giant communal spider web spanning more than 100 square meters ...

Scientists offer a new idea for why orb-weaving arachnids add decorations known as stabilimenta to their webs. Trilobites Scientists offer a new idea for why orb-weaving arachnids add decorations ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two new studies suggest an invasive spider spotted in Middle Tennessee is relatively harmless. The Joro spider, which hails from East Asia, was first spotted in Maryland in ...

Christopher Terrell Nield does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

Turn simple toast into something spooky (but tasty!) with this fun spider design. Press a head and body shape into your bread using a spoon or your fingers, then use a small handle to press in the ...