While they may look similar to the invasive Joro spiders, these common arachnids not only help pollinators, they keep pests ...

Wolf spiders and tarantulas are both maligned and feared throughout the world. They are venomous, as are almost all spiders.

Tiny frog-like leafhoppers in Uganda's Kibale National Park are revealing secrets of rainforest survival. These small insects ...

Spider may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many, but the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might ...

Residents can learn about the importance of invertebrates and the threats they face at the Department of Environment and ...

Not only is this extraordinary spider an entirely new species previously unknown to science, but it is half male and half ...

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, about 25 miles southeast of Hiroshima, has faced a growing infestation of invasive spider ...

If you’ve ever had ants, spiders, or even mice hanging around your entryway, they’re not there by accident. The area around ...

Escape to a serene natural haven in Vermont where pristine waters, forested trails, and breathtaking views offer the perfect antidote to modern life.

Scientists have discovered two new spiders with truly bizarre camouflage: not only do they look like bird poop, but they ...

As cold weather approaches, Asian beetles, an invasive species often confused for native ladybugs, have been seeking out places to overwinter.

Stories describing what can happen when science is manipulated or misapplied are among the winners of the 2025 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards. Winning journalists also did stories on science at ...