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 ...

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

In the dunes between Monterey and Mexico’s Baja California, Jochim and her coauthors discovered a new species of spider that until now has been hidden in plain sight: Aptostichus ramirezae. The new ...

Laurens County, South Carolina – During the classic spooky season plastic spiders greet trick-or- treaters in front yards and ...

Tales of the amazing capabilities of bats, spiders, and snakes. Plus, a guided tour of some of the world’s spookiest lakes.

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

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

From mini-brains and spider-inspired gloves to edible wolf apple coatings and microplastic-filled retinas, scientists are ...

Professional makeup artist Dani Smith shows us some simple Halloween makeup tips and tricks -- like spider web patterns and ...

Rivers Wall Art recently unveiled a roundup of America’s ugliest public art, and Utah left a big impression. After polling ...

Looking for a Halloween treat that’s equal parts spooky and sweet? These Chocolate Chip Halloween Spider Cookies are the ...