SPIDERS

A new augmented reality app called Phobys may be the best exposure therapy for those with arachnophobia, short of getting in a room with a real spider.

A recent study looked at hundreds of records of spiders killing and eating snakes—even snakes many times their size.

Our ancestors may have predisposed us to fear spiders, insects, and other many-legged creatures, but there's a lot more to it.

The venom of the Sydney funnel web spider can kill in as little as 15 minutes. And they might be lurking in Australian residents' shoes or laundry.

Even if you don’t usually see them, spiders are likely always in your house. And they’re paying rent, sort of.

Whether you're an arachnophobe or an arachnophile, here are a few things you should know about our eight-legged friends.

The triangle weaver spider uses its webbing to hurl itself like a spring-loaded nightmare at unsuspecting prey.

It might not bite or jump, but this long-dead spider is unsettling for another reason: Its eyes still appear to be illuminated.

Including one of the most dangerous spiders in the world.

It's also called the peacock tarantula, but you may want to think twice before picking one up.

Great, just what we needed—flying spiders.

Take a closer look the next time you decide to lean against a tree.