In new research published in Biology Letters, we studied how light pollution affects the development of Australian garden orb weaving spiders. We discovered it makes their brains smaller ...

Spider, butterfly, suicide … these are not the names of Marvel superheroes, but the names of power drills that wheelchair tennis players deploy to get faster on the court. And when it comes to playing ...

Anyone with a fear of spiders is preparing for an uncomfortable few weeks in the near future. People are being warned that thousands of sex-crazed spiders are set to invade our homes at the end of ...

When it comes to household pests, spiders are the number one culprit. And despite your best efforts at knowing how to get rid of spiders, you’re probably wondering why they keep coming back.

The UK’s wet summer conditions have created the perfect breeding ground for giant spiders with a ‘wasp sting’ bite. These spiders can inflict an extremely painful bite and they are known as ...

As spider season begins, Irish homes may see an influx of these eight-legged creatures. To keep spiders at bay, experts recommend a simple spray solution using a common grocery item. For those who ...

Giant spiders with a ‘wasp sting’ bit are set to invade UK homes as Brits gear up to try and prevent them from coming inside. This summer's wet weather has created the perfect breeding ground ...

An ancient gene is crucial for the development of the distinctive waist that divides the spider body plan in two, according to a new study. An ancient gene is crucial for the development of the ...

Not many people are fans of spiders, while others will be particularly averse to the eight-legged creatures. And for those people the end of August could be especially disconcerting. Spiders ...