Paleontologist finds rare fossil of spider in disguise
The discovery provides insight into the evolution of this unusual behavior in present-day spiders.
Terror as woman discovers huntsman spider "hiding" in car
"I would have to do a full car check upon entering every time," read one comment about the video.
This spider looks like an ant. Can you tell the difference?
Spiders can adapt to look like ants just as well as other insects can, researchers found.
Afraid of heights? Befriending a spider may help, say psychologists
The discovery "opens up new perspectives for the efficient treatment of phobias," researcher Iris Kodzaga said.
Friends try to remove huge huntsman spider—Plays out as you think it would
These friends certainly weren't prepared for what they discovered in their apartment when they came across a huge huntsman spider.
Scientists discover snake venom that may help with high blood pressure
"Venoms never cease to surprise us," researcher Alexandre Tashima said. "A great deal remains to be studied in these toxins."
Body lotion accused of attracting giant spiders goes viral
"If you're scared of wolf spiders—watch out for these lotions," a one-star review reads on Sephora.
Scientists discover tarantula species whose time is numbered
Even though the species has just been discovered, evidence suggests that it is seriously threatened by human activities.
Man finds huge venomous spider lurking on home's ceiling—and she's pregnant
The homeowner said the spider was the size of a small children's soccer ball.
Scientists reveal new "ghost" spider found at power plant
The spider was one of six species discovered in South America.
Man suffers spider bite to the leg, but his cat sensed the infection first
Lunai was very drawn to her owner's right leg for reasons that were initially unclear.
Woman gets doorbell notification, not prepared for what she sees outside
The homeowner said her friends have refused to watch the footage she captured.
Spider found shedding its exoskeleton inside woman's ear
The spider had crawled into the woman's ear canal and molted its exoskeleton, making strange noises that kept the woman awake.
Woman stunned when rare flesh-eating spider bite turns into the unexpected
"The wound continued to melt away for the next month until I had a hole about one inch deep into my leg," the artist told Newsweek.
Spider venom toxin could help with erectile dysfunction
The venom of the Brazilian wandering spider causes long-lasting, painful erections, sparking its development into a drug treating erectile dysfunction.
Horror as woman finds enormous pregnant spider in ring binder
"I had never seen one this big," Debbie Ellwood told Newsweek. "It jumped out and ran across my forearm and hand and then hid behind my stapler."
Eco-friendly fibers possible as silkworms spin spider silk for first time
"It can be utilized in the production of high-end clothing and even in the manufacturing of innovative ballistic vests," study author Junpeng Mi told Newsweek.
Man's secret DIY storage unit at home splits viewers: "Shoe spiders"
"Why do I immediately think of shoes full of spiders," asked one commenter on TikTok.
Boy, 8, let black widow bite him because he wanted to become '"Spider-Man"
After being bitten, the boy captured the spider in a glass and went home. Around three hours after, he began to feel bad but soon recovered with anti-venom.
New species of giant crab spider discovered in the Amazon Rainforest
The previously unknown creature does not spin webs like many other spiders but instead actively stalks its prey among the vegetation of the rainforest.
Scientists discover why mysterious arachnid has alpha, beta and gamma males
The researchers found that males that had lost one of their legs during development were more likely to become gamma males, at the bottom of the male hierarchy.
Woman who "felt something moving in her ear" discovers truth in wild video
The footage left viewers on TikTok stunned with one commenting: "I would have IMMEDIATELY gone to the ER after this."
Tiny spider's survival tactic to avoid being eaten shocks scientists
The spider's unusual behavior makes it much less appealing to some predators, allowing them to hide in plain sight.
"Horror movie" scene as man finds dozens of spiders crawling out of socket
"I leapt out of bed in a rather startled state," Geoff Barnes told Newsweek.
Horror as woman finds enormous hairy spider in her cereal bowl
"The moment I spotted it and it spotted me, it dove its head into the bowl and started drinking," Brooke Burton told Newsweek.
Shocking photo shows huntsman spider still alive with half its legs missing
"She had four legs on one side of her body and none on the other but was still very quick," Jul Smith said.
Cannibalistic female spiders play dead during sex
Scientists have found that female spiders that usually eat males after sex choose to pretend to be dead for those they want to mate with the most.
Man finds deadly 3-inch spider in his swimming pool "ready to strike"
"You could not get a deadlier spider in your house," said spider hunter Scott Johnson.
Florida man finds himself surrounded by alligators: "They're everywhere"
"They are very curious, and they want to see what's going on," wildlife handler Garrett Galvin told Newsweek after his video received 24.5 million views.
New fear unlocked as woman finds 3-inch venomous tarantula under her tent
The woman, a nature lover, was unfazed by the discovery but "others would have freaked out," said her neighbor.