But these giant spiders make us appreciate two things ... The females are in charge of making dramatic, massive webs made of ...

Sarah Lonsdale was inspired by a newspaper article from 1934 Evelyn Cheesman had 200 insects named after her, got trapped in a giant spider's web and accidently sent a poisoned spear to King George V.

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Spiders come in all shapes and sizes, but these giant species stand out for their massive leg spans and impressive weight.

a large spider with a spectacularly strong web. Despite developing this "recipe" for spider silk, researchers still don't fully understand how the spinning process changes fiber structure and ...

a large spider with a spectacularly strong web. Despite developing this "recipe" for spider silk, researchers still don't fully understand how the spinning process changes fiber structure and ...

Black widows are solitary year-round except during this violent mating ritual. These spiders spin large webs in which females suspend a cocoon with hundreds of eggs. Spiderlings disperse soon ...

Giant spiders are invading Britain's homes - if media reports are anything to go by. Spider identification expert Stuart Hine explains why we see more spiders in autumn, and what you should do if you ...

Evelyn Cheesman had 200 insects named after her, got trapped in a giant spider's web and accidently sent a poisoned spear to King George V. But as a female scientist, Evelyn Cheesman, from ...