Scientists offer a new idea for why orb-weaving arachnids add decorations known as stabilimenta to their webs.

F or decades, arachnologists debated the actual purpose of stabilimenta, a special thread spiders weave into their webs. Now, ...

A study shows that spider web decorations help spiders locate prey by spreading vibrations across more silk threads.

Many spider species build spiral wheel-shaped webs – orb webs – to capture prey, and some incorporate so-called “stabilimenta ...

Made from a silk that’s distinct from the ordinary web scaffolding surrounding them, stabilimenta reflect ultraviolet light, leading some scientists to suggest their function is primarily ...

In late summer and fall, these small orange arachnids will stretch their circular webs across trees and porches in your yard ...

Man's iconic ability to neutralize enemies using only webs across various Spider-Man games. Watch as we explore how effective ...

Sardinian spiders are decorating their webs with elaborate patterns, baffling scientists for years. New research suggests ...

A rare trapdoor spider, Aptostichus ramirezae, discovered in Iran, features a tail-like appendage, a trait thought extinct for millions of years. This ...

This new NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month features a cosmic creepy-crawly called NGC 6537—the Red ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed an awe-inspiring picture of the Red Spider Nebula, disclosing intricate, ...

A new collection of NBA-inspired Spider-Man merchandise including apparel, accessories, and home décor is available from Macy ...