Fully regenerated adult male of the sea spider Pycnogonum litorale, seen from the dorsal view, cuticular autofluorescence after excitation with blue light. (Georg Brenneis/Universität Greifswald) (AFP ...

Tiny sea spiders can regrow their own body parts, according to new research – and we’re not just talking about limbs. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, ...

Spiders aren't just spooky Halloween mascots. Their keen senses, complex behaviors, and diverse lifestyles make them excellent subjects for cognitive studies.

MUNCIE, Ind. – Spiders are perhaps the most feared invertebrates on the planet. Their eight long legs seem to move almost as if each of them has a mind of their own rather than belonging to one ...

This Hawaiian caterpillar raids spiderwebs camouflaged in insect prey’s body parts, and it’s not above cannibalism in a pinch. Credit: Rubinoff lab/University of Hawaii, Manoa. We think of moths and ...

Spider silk proteins known as spidroins can form hydrogels at body temperature, according to a new study. The study’s authors think that the gels could be tailored for a variety of biomedical ...

Sea spiders can regrow body parts after amputation and not just limbs, according to a study released on Monday that may pave the way for further scientific research into regeneration. "Nobody had ...