Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise ...

waiting to ambush unsuspecting insects like house flies, cockroaches, and ants that wander too close. Contrary to widespread belief, hobo spiders are not a significant threat to humans.

Despite the best efforts put forward by humans, most homes have spiders. This assertion was supported by a survey of 50 North Carolina homes conducted by a team of experts. "People like to think ...

The researchers found that funnel-weaving spiders alter how their silk webs transmit vibrations in response to local noise.

However, Joro spiders pose zero threat to humans or pets. Yes, they have venom in their fangs... like all spiders do! David Nelson, a professor of biology at Southern Adventist University who has ...

most of the time the fangs aren’t big enough to puncture human skin. Other spiders like Australia’s recently discovered Megaspider are more dangerous. The Joros also only bites if cornered ...