UC Davis scientists uncovered Aptostichus ramirezae, a new trapdoor spider species living under California’s dunes. Genetic analysis revealed it was distinct from its close relative, Aptostichus simus ...

Climate change and habitat loss threaten the newly named trapdoor spider. Scientists from the, Davis, have identified a previously unknown trapdoor spider species lurking in the coastal sand dunes of ...

Spider-Man has been in some scary Marvel Comics storylines over his existence, and these are the most horror-filled of them ...

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

A spine-chilling video shows the Sandy Close Group’s Spooktacular Halloween Walkthrough at the Petersfield Bookshop. The ...

Halloween is an opportunity to celebrate that which is creepy, spooky, scary, and sometimes stranger than fiction. And for ...

Most Michigan spiders are solitary, shy and helpful, keeping pest insects in check. The real scare is how easily some can ...

We consume nearly 400 million pounds of cranberries annually—but how they’re harvested might surprise you. Cranberry bogs are ...

That's the general consensus among arachnologists about spiders in British Columbia. Even the most dangerous local spider ...

Being a little spooked is part of the delight of Halloween. But lately, some say genuine jump scares are abundant — on stoops ...

Today's Bug of the Week fits perfectly with Halloween. It is creepy, crawly, scary looking and packs one heck of a bite.

An ominous-looking nebula named NGC 246 lurks in the constellation Cetus about 1,600 light-years away from Earth. It is ...