They might look creepy and icky — and yes, a rare few can pack a venomous punch. But spiders are far from being our foes; ...

SAN ANTONIO — One of the world's most misunderstood creatures is the focus of the Witte Museum's newest interactive exhibit. "Spiders - From Fear to Fascination" aims to helps guests better understand ...

SEATTLE — From Fear to Fascination. That's the name of a new exhibit at the freshly-revamped Pacific Science Center that's focused on spiders. The exhibit challenges common misconceptions and explores ...

A subgroup of air-breathing, terrestrial (land) arthropods, spiders are not actually insects but rather belong to the Class Arachnida (a.k.a. arachnid). Besides spiders, other arachnids include ...

When it comes to spiders, two names in particular tend to spark the most fear: the black widow and the brown recluse. Both of these spiders have earned a reputation as being among the most feared ...

As the weather warms up, it’s important to be aware of the potential threats from insects and arachnids in North Carolina. While most spiders in the region pose no harm to humans, it’s crucial to be ...