Tracking the heartbeat of a redback spider - one of six insect and bug species studied. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

A new funnel-web spider species discovered in north-east Tasmania has been named after the museum researcher who found it.

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Evolution hasn’t only gifted peacock spiders with spectacular markings – these nimble arachnids are also remarkable athletes.

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Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

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The Tetragnatha spider stretches its legs to become nearly invisible. Learn how this clever behavior helps it hunt and ...

Not all beings with small size and barely noticeable existence are harmless. Example in case- spiders. According to a study, ...

Its underwater forests capture carbon, create shelter for marine species and serve as a nursery for creatures like abalone ...

A major arterial road is closed and homes evacuated in Sydney's north west after wild winds battered Carlingford ...

Discover more about "Britain's most venomous" spider - the noble false widow, from where you'll find it in the UK to how dangerous it is.