The concept goes back to a 17th century polymath who worked in Germany.

The invasive Joro spider has a secret weapon: it tolerates city living much better than most native spiders.

A new method produces strong, stretchy, electrically conductive, and recyclable soft fibers at room temperature and pressure.

The surprising parallel between spider silk spinning and fibres toxic to humans could lead to new clues about how to fight neurodegenerative disorders.

Don't freak out if you happen to see a humongous yellow and black Jorō spider. They're "really more afraid of you than the reverse."

Once confined to the Canary Islands, noble false widow spiders are casting their web worldwide.

Spider misinformation is all over social media and the internet in general, say researchers. The right expert can improve things.

New Harvard study documents REM in spiders.