Some spider bites can be dangerous to humans—and can even cause death. But which arachnids around the world pose the biggest risk to us? Spiders have a bad reputation—research suggests that between ...

Early February, mid-winter, is one time of the year when we don't expect to see spiders. Walking on mild days, we might find some on the snow. (They live under the snowpack in an area known as ...

Although they're frequently called insects, spiders belong to a closely related class called arachnids. Spiders are helpful to people because they feed on harmful insects. Spiders aren't aggressive or ...