Scientists have finally figured out how slingshot spiders know exactly when to fire their webs toward their prey.

The findings, published Thursday (Aug. 28) in the Journal of Animal Ecology, revealed the LED webs attracted three times more prey than the empty webs. When just looking at the number of fireflies ...

Scientists have turned spider webs into music -- creating an eerie soundtrack that could help them better understand how the arachnids spin their complex creations and even how they communicate.

While mosquito bites tend to be more itchy and raised, spider bites tend to be more painful. If you encounter a venomous ...

Ever stumbled on a spider web that just left you scratching your head? That’s what happened with a TikTok clip featuring this bizarre, sheet-like web that looked more like a stretchy plastic film than ...