Arachnophobia, the irrational fear of spiders, is widespread. Some estimates claim that about 6% of the population are arachnophobes. If you are one, my apologies for this column. But you’ve probably ...

Spiders are the master hunters of the insect world. Their agility, eyesight, and speed are second to none when it comes to ...

Entomologist Sarah Han has always been into spiders. "I grew up in California and there are a lot of black widows," says Han. "I would keep them as pets. One day, one of them escaped. That's a mistake ...

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Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Scientists now know some spiders are smart enough to do both, bringing fresh meaning to the famous quote from poet Sir Walter Scott.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A female white-banded fishing spider guards its nest. Arachnophobia, the irrational fear of spiders, is widespread. Some estimates ...

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