Spiders may have REM sleep cycles just like humans. Since REM stands for rapid eye movement, one of the main indicators of this type of deep sleep involves just that. While spiders can’t move their ...

The newly identified Maratus nemo is no bigger than the size of a long grain of rice -- which is a shame considering it's one of the most vibrantly colored spider species on Earth (hence, "peacock ...

Does the newly discovered species of peacock spider, Maratus personatus, meet the criteria for world’s cutest spider? I held a debate with myself to uncover the answer. So what are we talking about ...