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The arachnids are like spiders' more frightening-looking cousins. But if you think they're waiting to ambush innocent hikers, ...

The Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata), an invasive species from East Asia, has been rapidly spreading across the eastern ...

The Amazing Spider-Man is a famously cheerful, joke-cracking superhero, but the Web-Head has had his darker moments, with the darkest being in the 2007 Back in Black comics story. Coming on the heels ...

Researchers sequenced the genome of a sea spider, revealing it lacks whole-genome duplication seen in related arachnids. This ...

It's not easy to look at a sea spider and see an animal so representative of its kind that it may help scientists sort out ...

Evolution hasn’t only gifted peacock spiders with spectacular markings – these nimble arachnids are also remarkable athletes.

Perhaps the most feared spider in North America, the black widow spider is famous for its potentially deadly bite. But how ...

Dihonov says the only way to truly deter spiders is to minimize the insect activity around your home. “No prey means no food ...

Jumping spiders are famous for their complex behaviors, including intricate mating dances. With a jiggle of their bodies and a flick of their limbs, the spiders will engage in a complex act of ...

Scientists just sequenced the first sea spider genome, uncovering genetic clues to limb growth, regeneration, and ancient ...

The Marvel universe is so expansive that it has entered our own edition of the Multi-verse. These Marvel-themed gadgets can ...