They are “on the wing” at this time of the year. Spiders do not have wings of course, but they can fly for many miles – it’s ...

Despite being completely non-threatening to humans, the golden orb weaver spider has acid-yellow spots and pincer-like legs, and can grow as broad as a human fist. In other words, it looks ...

Chris and Martin take a close look at how the golden orb weaver spider spins its web. As a miniaturized Martin climbs a branch, Chris also gets on the miniaturizer so they can see how Orbit the spider ...

Researchers have shown for the first time how Golden orb web spiders (Nephila antipodiana) add a chemical to their web silk to repel invading ants. The finding adds a chemical defense to the ...

The bros get to take a close look at the orb weaver spider's web power in action. The Kratts see how the type of thread made by the orb weaver spider changes from being smooth to sticky so it can ...

Eight spiders from Australia will make a trip to outer space to help America's space agency test the effects of zero gravity. A total of 30 Golden Orb spiders bred at the Melbourne Zoo left for Cape ...

For tufted golden orb weavers, losing a leg is better than losing their life. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Some male spiders sacrifice their own front legs to their female love ...