Arachnophobes often cite spiders’ unpredictable movement as the basis of their fear, pointing out how each spindly leg seems to lift, flex and probe with a menacing degree of autonomy. Perhaps ...

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This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it.

Spiders are quite intelligent regarding survival, and the example that illustrates this best is that of Cyclosa orb weavers.

Sending spiders to space seems like a good idea (because, science), but arachnids apparently have their own notions about living in space. NASA researchers first sent spiders to space in the 1970’s, ...

Dusty spider webs are associated with Halloween and creepy houses, but many are beautiful or architecturally accomplished. Did you know that you can tell what kind of spider is lurking by the threads ...

People often imagine spiders spinning endless webs without ever running out of silk, but their bodies don’t work like a bottomless spool. Silk is a natural material they produce, and although they ...

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Spiders are often treated as simple ambush predators, reacting only to what touches a web or wanders too close. Research over ...

Despite their tiny size, spiders can build stunning structures. CrowdScience uncovers how instinct can drive this incredible behaviour. Show more If you have ever watched a spider as it works to build ...

If you have ever watched a spider as it works to build a web, spiralling inwards with a thread of silk, that intersects each glistening spoke with a precise touch of the foot, you will know that it is ...