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 ...

Spiders may experience REM sleep, often associated with dreams. Scientists studied jumping spiders, whose legs and eyes twitch during sleep. Spiders may have REM sleep cycles just like humans. Since ...

This species of wee venomless spider uses a truly unique strategy to prevent marital disharmony. After mating, the males bounce. Literally. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...