Dihonov says the only way to truly deter spiders is to minimize the insect activity around your home. “No prey means no food ...

Over 450 bird species still thrive in Delhi, finding refuge in green pockets, defying the odds, and reminding us of nature’s quiet resilience ...

It's not easy to look at a sea spider and see an animal so representative of its kind that it may help scientists sort out ...

Brown recluses are small spiders known for venom that can cause swelling, blistering and a fever in humans. If you’re unsure ...

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ...

Most spider species subdue dinner by injecting venom from their fangs. Feather-legged lace weavers swathe prey in silk, then upchuck a killing brew.

While most people are wary of copperhead snakes and black widow spiders, there are other potentially dangerous creepy crawly things you might meet.

In fact, only 7% of egg sacs that were treated with the CRISPR solution contained modified offspring, a low efficiency rate typical for species with large broods (common house spiders carry about ...

CRISPR has been used to edit the genomes of animals, plants, and microbes, and now, a species of common house spider (Parasteatoda tepidariorum). Genetically modifying arachnids posed a unique set ...

Discover how CRISPR-Cas9 technology is revolutionizing spider silk production with red fluorescent fibers and advancing genetic research.

With 40,000 known species of spiders worldwide and 3,000 calling North America home, some simple knowledge of spider biology can help you determine which common house spider you have in your home.