We recently reported on a new discovery about those zigzags you see in spider webs. Silken decorations like these are known as stabilimenta, and they can serve all kinds of purposes. In the case of ...

After a brief foray into creatures big, flashy, and famous, we must return to form and focus on the spineless, creepy, and crawling. Today we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most loathèd ...

Learn more about two spider species that use their webs to create complex spider doppelgängers for protection from large ...