Fifteen years ago, the future looked bleak. Giant spider species once on the brink of extinction makes incredible comeback: ...

Spiders living in caves show how tiny genetic changes can reshape vision or cause complete blindness over generations.

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise ...

Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

Two new spider species have been discovered at Amboli in Maharashtra and Silent Valley National Park in Kerala, while another ...

From the innocent daddy longlegs to the harmful brown recluse, here are the most common house spiders, how to identify them, ...

The research, published in EvoDevo, examines key genetic mechanisms involved in eye formation and how they compare to other ...

"Spiders do not usually run towards people when they sense danger. This would be like humans running towards something like ...

Females are a dull brownish gray but — like their namesake, the peacock — male sparklemuffins pull out all the stops in the ...

Did you know North Carolina is home to two of the most venomous spiders in the U.S.? Many NC residents are well aware of these two fearsome species, but the effects of their bites might surprise you.