The video examines the arrival of invasive hobo spiders and the growing concern surrounding their presence. Longstanding claims about dangerous bites are placed alongside recent scientific findings ...

While the funnel-web spider is best known for its potent venom, the experts say its chemistry could soon play an unexpected role in saving lives. And with cardiovascular disease remaining one of the ...

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Venom from the deadly funnel-web spider could soon be the key to preventing damage from heart attacks and strokes, as a ...

Helicopter damselflies specialize in preying on web-building spiders, like the little orb weavers. This predatory flyer is ...

Queensland researchers have developed a revolutionary drug called IB409, made using funnel web spider venom, that works by ...

Scientists in Kerala have discovered a rare fishing spider that hunts fish in forest streams. The unique species reveals ...

Celebrated film critic Roger Ebert saw plenty of disturbing movies over his career, but he called 2010's Kick-Ass 'morally ...

The arachnophobes have come to a decision: jumping spiders can stay. The other spiders must leave, but jumping spiders are ...

The experimental treatment, called IB409, aims to protect the heart and brain during heart attacks and strokes by preventing ...

From the South Pole to the North Pole, Will Smith joins seven extraordinary expeditions to discover the secrets of Earth’s ...

A psychedelic spider, sign of spring, a loud primate and more make Fauna & Flora’s 2026 Species to Watch List.