Spiders, with their intricate webs and special biological features, have always intrigued scientists. However, their complex genetic makeup has made it difficult to use modern DNA-editing tools on ...

A study on why people fear spiders shows that details like webs and large eyes can change how people respond, sometimes reducing fear.

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford.View full profile Eleanor has an ...

Whether it's a sudden dash across the garage or silhouette in a backyard web, spiders evoke fear in many people. But researchers don't have a clear picture of why, exactly, this phobia is so common.

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Eye-tracking experiments reveal a curious contradiction: people tend to avoid looking at spiders when other creatures are present, yet striking features such as large eyes, ...

Do you remember what you dreamed last night? Whatever it was, the dream most likely took place during a sleep phase that is called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. REM sleep is characterized by rapid ...