Building these strong yet ephemeral traps is a process that follows patterns shared among spider species. But is there room for individual variation that makes one species' web — or one individual ...

By uncovering the molecular interactions that give spider silk its remarkable properties, researchers have revealed principles that could inspire advanced materials and shed light on biological ...

How spider silk could be key to repairing damaged nerves in humans - Clinical trials are to go ahead using ‘off-the-shelf’ ...

Spiders are a common sight in most Indian homes. It’s a common problem during the monsoon seasons because humidity levels are ...

At the same time, not all spiders (or parts of spiders) elicit the same disgust. Among the photo selections were sets that ...

Spider mites are notorious troublemakers for indoor gardeners. These tiny pests can wreak havoc on your beloved plants if the conditions are right. Understanding what attracts them and how to adjust ...

Researchers from King’s College London and San Diego State University (SDSU) in California have ...

A spider no larger than a coin has upended what scientists thought they knew about natural materials. Discovered in the wilds of Madagascar, Darwin’s bark spider spins silk tougher than Kevlar, a very ...

Scientists have cracked a key mystery behind spider silk’s legendary strength and flexibility. They discovered that tiny ...

Spider-Man is nothing if not resilient and resourceful and he’s managed to pull off some incredible victories against some of ...

Spider-Noir’s trailer has sparked a wave of fan reactions centered on one particular detail: the web-swinging. As viewers ...

A spider that looks like a Pokémon? What many might think are AI-generated photos actually exist. Platythomisus octomaculatus ...