Spiders and cats might not seem to have much in common at first glance. But spend enough time watching a regal jumping spider, and the comparison starts to make a surprising amount of sense. These ...

The Fall Armyworm got that name because its species moves together across fields like an army. Mudpuppies have that name because of the "somewhat embellished notion that their squeaky vocalizations ...

Bold jumping spiders are small hunters known for their excellent eyesight and rapid jumping ability. Unlike many spiders, they do not rely on webs to catch prey and instead stalk insects before ...

Biologists at the University of Cincinnati discovered that underfed jumping spiders lose light-sensitive cells that are key to their vision. UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor Elke Buschbeck ...

Optometry Today, the magazine of the Association of Optometrists, shared a study by University of Cincinnati biologists who studied the role nutrition plays in the vision of bold jumping spiders. UC ...

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 ...

WESTBOROUGH — Spiders give many people the willies, which is why they're often featured in Halloween décor. But experts say most spiders are not only harmless to humans and pets, but that they have a ...

Biologists have discovered that underfed jumping spiders lose light-sensitive cells that are key to their vision. Biologists at the University of Cincinnati discovered that underfed jumping spiders ...