Some spiders use webs as sleeping bags where they can rest and others use them as moulting platforms. Here we will examine these unique and beautiful structures and the incredible spiders that create ...

Alabama challenged South Carolina women's basketball until the final minutes but ultimately, coach Dawn Staley's group got it done and pulled out the 76-58 win on the road. With 5:36 to play ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

This dance is not only captivating but is crucial for their reproductive success, showcasing the spider’s role beyond mere predators or pests. Orb-weaver spider. Image by KHBlack via Depositphotos.

Carolina Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan spent much of the 2024 offseason fixing the supporting cast around quarterback Bryce Young. This offseason, that focus will shift to the defensive side ...

SYDNEY — Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's deadliest. The new funnel-web species has earned the nickname ...

Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough Sadik is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on ...

14, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins) A sign against the nomination of Edward Simmer as director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health is held up in the lobby of the ...

A new species of Funnel Web Spider named Atrax christenseni and nicknamed ‘Big Boy’ is pictured at the Australian Museum in Sydney (Picture: Reuters) A new type of spider, nicknamed the ‘big ...

South Carolina signed a familiar name out of the transfer portal on Monday night. Former NC State defensive back Brandon Cisse will be continuing his career with the Gamecocks. South Carolina fans ...

Good news: Orb weaver spiders are harmless to humans! Their bite is mild, similar to a mosquito bite, and only occurs if the spider feels threatened or accidentally comes into contact with skin.

A larger and more venomous species of one of the world's deadliest spiders has been confirmed by Australian scientists. Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm ...