Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Scientists now know some spiders are smart enough to do both, bringing fresh meaning to the famous quote from poet Sir Walter Scott.

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Spiders spin silken ...

Spider webs are active, maintained structures built by spiders for hunting, shelter, or laying eggs, showcasing remarkable silk. Cobwebs, conversely, are abandoned, dusty, and neglected remnants of ...

Massive Joro spiders have popped up everywhere in Georgia, but professors may have found a way to control them.