Ever walked outside after a summer rain and noticed how spider webs seem to glisten and stretch differently? It’s not just ...

The new species from Ecuador — with two long, pointy growths on its back — belongs to a genus, or group of species, not seen in 30 years, a study said.

Orb-weaver Spiders are named for their distinctive wheel-shaped webs, which are engineering marvels of tensile strength and elasticity. These spiders are highly beneficial to human environments as ...

California has its share of spiders, but which ones are dangerous? Here are 10 common brown spiders in California.