
Eye of the spider…or not
A German scientist has discovered the world’s first eyeless huntsman spider.

Arachnophobia cured within three hours
Brain scans show long-term effects of therapy to reduce fears.

The elusive ladybird spider
With a striking red abdomen decorated with six black spots, the male ladybird spider is one of the world’s most fascinating — and elusive — creatures. This spider (Eresus cinnaberinus) is an endangered…

Choosing the right partner is a survival skill
Love is a battlefield — and the male wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) is one of its survivors.