An insect ecology professor at the University of Kentucky explored her research on how bacteria affects spider reproduction during a March 20 lecture. The researcher, Jen White, presented her findings ...

Most people who spot a black widow in the garage or a brown recluse behind the water heater reach for the nearest shoe. That instinct, while understandable, may be exactly the wrong move. The venom ...

Male orb-weaving spiders take a life-saving approach when it comes to reproduction. When they mate with a female, they quickly launch themselves away to avoid being cannibalized. Receive a weekly dose ...