These arachnids are capable of living everywhere, making them very common. Wolf spiders are venomous, but the venom is not deadly to humans. In some cases, the venom can cause an allergic reaction.

After reaching adulthood, the brown widow spiders mate. The female will often kill the male — a common practice among widow spiders, and how they got their name. Male brown widow spiders live ...

Arachnophobia, or an irrational fear of spiders, is one of the most common phobias in the world. This fear is often based on myths and misconceptions passed down through generations. Psychologists ...

A fungus named in honor of Sir David Attenborough is warping the bodies and even minds of spiders in Ireland. Researchers found that many Metellina merianae spiders across Ireland have become ...

While Black Widow spiders are widespread across the United States, there are some states where they are less common or not typically found. Here’s a look at the states where encountering a Black Widow ...

What Is the Yellow Sac Spider? The yellow sac spider belongs to the family Clubionidae, a group of sac spiders. These nocturnal spiders get their name from the small sacs that they hide in ...

Spiders can reach their top running speeds again soon after self-amputating a limb – a trick that could inspire robots that can move more effectively when they are damaged. When threatened by a ...

A map showing the epicenter of Monday's earthquake and the surrounding areas where it was felt. (U.S. Geological Survey) ...

Pursue a career where your passion lies. If that's in protecting the food we eat, stopping forest fires, keeping our parks and public lands pristine and accessible, planning wise land utilization, or ...

PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) -8 Investigates has delved into ... According to the panel’s report, mental illness, alcohol and drugs were common themes in most of the incidents it reviewed this past ...