Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Quick, think of every place you’ve seen a spider. A forest ...

The peacock jumping spider, also known as Maratus volans, has earned a reputation as the world’s cutest spider. This furry arachnid is a friend to all, and it has the dance moves to prove it. While ...

Spider plants are widely known to be low-maintenance and a good choice for beginners, but there are a few things that might ...

Whether you are scared of them or not, spiders live a very interesting life. These fascinating arachnids invade our homes all around the world. However, even though we’d probably rather not have them ...

The film, the first in a two-part sequel, is out to make history. Why is the sequel never the equal? Well, this time it is. "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," now zipping into the theater-verse, ...

Each summer, the air is filled with what looks like cottonwood down but is really a host of infant spiders, riding the wind on silken parachutes. Thanks to E.B. White's charming story, "Charlotte's ...