Have you ever paused in awe at a glistening spider web stretched between branches after a morning rain? There’s something ...

Spiders build symmetrical webs for more than just beauty—they’re an incredible survival tool. Discover the science and geometry behind these intricate structures and how they help spiders catc ...

Prey stick to orb-weaver spider webs because their waxy outer layers mesh with spider silk to form a matrix glue. A team of physics students in the U.K. have worked out that spider silk could be ...

Spiders known for elaborate circular webs have altered their spinning style in dark spaces to create apparent tripwires for walking prey. Those that make circular webs are known as orb-weavers ...

AND WE DO MEAN "SET YOUR ALARM": Tickets will move quickly, given the cave's perennial popularity and its recent closure. Your admission, once purchased, will give you the opportunity to join a 50 ...

In 2011, the golden orb-weaver spider was sent aboard the International Space Station to study the effects of microgravity on its web-spinning behavior. The experiment offered valuable insights into ...