Spiders have a serious image problem. Mention the word “spider” in a room full of people, and you’ll likely see at least a few involuntary shudders. Arachnophobia is one of the most common animal ...

The newly identified Maratus nemo is no bigger than the size of a long grain of rice -- which is a shame considering it's one of the most vibrantly colored spider species on Earth (hence, "peacock ...

Spiders may experience REM sleep, often associated with dreams. Scientists studied jumping spiders, whose legs and eyes twitch during sleep. Spiders may have REM sleep cycles just like humans. Since ...

This species of wee venomless spider uses a truly unique strategy to prevent marital disharmony. After mating, the males bounce. Literally. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...

Bannister says once you experience a jumping spider and you realise it’s cute and harmless, you start to realise all of the spiders are the same, none of them are out to get you. — Photos: The New ...