Close-up glowing spider web or cobweb with dew hanging on the grass in the early morning. Golden sunrise shines on spider web and grassland in the background. Focus on cobweb.© Tanes ...

Spider silk is one of the strongest materials in nature. Because of this, silk has been used in battle to protect warriors ...

We take a look at just how spiders make their silk. Did you know they can make different fibre strengths for different tasks?

Spiders are both predators and prey, contributing to a healthy ecosystem. Here are some common spider predators.

These circular creations are made by a class of spiders called orb weavers that includes lots of common garden spiders. They adjust their design based on which insects they’re most likely to capture: ...

Source: Nosferattus, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. This time of year, spiders receive a lot of attention for their creepier qualities. But Ximena Nelson, a biologist at the University of Canterbury in ...