Members of the arachnid class—think spiders, scorpions and harvestmen (daddy long legs)—are often the targets of revulsion, disgust and fear. Yet, they are crucial for ecosystems to thrive. Given the ...

In my previous blog post I described some of the research that has begun to throw light on why so many people appear to be scared of spiders. In particular, there seemed to be a significant link ...

They're creepy crawlies, have eight legs, and most people are scared of them. Yep, you guessed it, they're spiders. Professor Eileen Hebets loves spiders. Hebets is studying spiders at the University ...

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.

In Costa Rica, spiders come in small, medium, and Winnebago. Over the years, I’ve learned to make friends with these quiet and generally harmless (if scary-looking) creatures. I have often wondered ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Today) - 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, ...