Halloween is an opportunity to celebrate that which is creepy, spooky, scary and sometimes stranger than fiction. And for ...

Here are 10 standout spider species that bring both cool, spooky vibes and ecological value to the Sunshine State ...

I’ve never been a huge celebrator of Halloween. My daughter-in-law, on the other hand, is going all out this year with enormous spider webs, giant spiders, and various skeletons shrouded in webbing, ...

Being a little spooked is part of the delight of Halloween. But lately, some say genuine jump scares are abundant — on stoops ...

Tales of the amazing capabilities of bats, spiders, and snakes. Plus, a guided tour of some of the world’s spookiest lakes.

Halloween will be here before we know it. If you've been putting off decorating, it's time to get on that. Whether you want a few simple decor pieces to decorate inside or you love going all out in ...

This Halloween, learn how arachnologist Hannah Wood uses the fossil record to track the evolution of these misunderstood critters Ellyn Lapointe Smithsonian scientist Hannah Wood rifles through leaf ...

If Halloween makes you smile but scary is not your style, here are some not-so-spooky events and activities around Long ...

UC Davis scientists uncovered Aptostichus ramirezae, a new trapdoor spider species living under California’s dunes. Genetic analysis revealed it was distinct from its close relative, Aptostichus simus ...