There are close to 50,000 known species of spiders, with another 50,000 estimated to be undiscovered. While the creepy arachnids can be frightening to look at, many are harmless to humans.

President Trump has a chance to create the best opportunity for stabilizing the Middle East in decades, if he is up to it.

Arachnid architecture. On most orb webs, the threads that serve as spokes are stiffer and aren’t sticky. Once the structural supports are in place, the spider starts on the outside and spirals ...

Across the globe, several spider species possess potent venom, posing significant risks to humans. These spiders, including the brown recluse, Brazilian wandering spider, and black widow, are ...

The team decided to compare factors such as diet, silk use, and body size in how they relate to venom potency and yield in 75 different spider species. The researchers wanted to explore how the ...

Ireland wants an expansion of the definition of genocide to bring home the enormity of what Israel is doing in Gaza, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil.

Few international, multilateral agreements have stayed as relevant, as influential, and as impactful as the group of documents known as the Geneva Conventions. With a history stretching over more ...

Lounging in the yard should be an enjoyable experience, so you understandably don't want spiders crawling on your patio furniture. Here's how to keep them away.

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This war has created the best opportunity in decades for a wise statesman to use what one longtime Middle East negotiator ...

With the latest announcements at hand, we've compiled everything you need to know about Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse release date, plot theories, confirmed cast, first-look images, trailer ...

Use of human shields by Israel violates Geneva Conventions: Iran Foreign Ministry. Politics; May 26, 2025 - 21:24. TEHRAN – Iran has sharply condemned Israel for using Palestinian civilians as human ...