Silk decorations in spider webs aren’t just for show. They may help spiders “hear” their prey through vibrations.

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the ...

A study shows that spider web decorations help spiders locate prey by spreading vibrations across more silk threads.

While spider silk proteins are something you can make in your garage, making useful drag line fibers has proved a daunting challenge. Now, a team of scientists from Japan and Hong Kong are closer to ...

Here are 10 standout spider species that bring both cool, spooky vibes and ecological value to the Sunshine State ...