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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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.

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

This year, Spooky World came in second on the "America's Haunts" list, so WMUR's Arielle Mitropoulos and Alanna Flood decided ...

Hidden beneath California’s coastal dunes, a newly identified spider species — Aptostichus ramirezae — reveals how evolution ...

If Halloween makes you smile but scary is not your style, here are some not-so-spooky events and activities around Long ...