The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

When dissected and studied under a microscope, the three groups also looked different, with very different genitalia. The study now identifies three species of Sydney funnel-web spider ...

Their venom contains a toxin that attacks the human nervous system, so bites ... under a microscope and analyzed their genetics. This revealed that the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three ...

While Hollywood and urban legends paint dramatic tales about spider bites, medical professionals share a fascinating reality: ...

NEW ORLEANS — Mike Pereira made his way to a chair waiting for him inside a meeting room at the Convention Center here Thursday when he began to laugh at the crowd of media waiting for him.

Each year, thousands of Americans experience spider bites, yet only a small fraction require medical intervention. Understanding which encounters demand immediate attention and which can be ...

The good news is that most spiders can't bite humans. But the bad news? Some spider bites can be dangerous and, rarely, even deadly. So, is your bug bite is actually a spider bite? It’s not ...

Oh what a tangled web we weave when the multiverse becomes part of Spider-Man canon. The Spider-Man film franchise started simply enough, with 2002’s “Spider-Man.” Fast forward 20 years and ...

IGN can exclusively reveal the third issue in this series - Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1. Check out the slideshow gallery below to see the cover art for Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1: The reveal of ...

Close-up Photographer of the Year is open to all. The annual competition delivers another stunning selection of images from ...