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

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

Many small animals make their teeth and claws from a smooth blend of proteins and heavy elements. These materials can form very sharp tools that make it possible to cut tough substances using tiny muscles.

Unsettlingly, it appears that spiders' legs really do have minds of their own.

The reality TV show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here is under fire for using non-native insects while filming in the Welsh countryside.

Insects are plentiful and inexpensive. Even when children aren't attending school in person, they can learn from the encounters they have with insects outside.

An Italian study revealed how a murder mystery novel and a medical rarity were used to whip up media hysteria about spiders.

Citizen scientists have helped researchers track the changing environment during the pandemic.