‘The Last of Us’ on Eight Legs

A newly discovered species of spider in the Ecuadorean Amazon mimics a pathogen, known as a zombie fungus, to protect itself.

'Spiders have three life cycles': The real science behind Spider-Man's most unsettling trailer yet

Explore the unsettling transformation of Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' where spider biology offers a chilling metaphor for his journey. Discover the real science behind the three life ...
BGR

First Ever Gene-Edited Spider Spins Webs Of Glowing Red Silk

Scientists have officially brought genetic engineering to the spider's web. For the first time, researchers have created a gene-edited spider that spins red fluorescent silk. Led by a team at the ...
Chicago Tribune

Spider-Man spins a complicated web. This new exhibit at Griffin MSI is just for fun.

Just inside the first gallery devoted to “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibit” at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, there is a life-size Spider-Man statue or mannequin. I don’t ...
IFLScience

There Have Been At Least 50 Incidents Of Spiders Capturing And Eating Bats (That We Know Of)

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...