Most spiders exist on the spookier side of the animal spectrum, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be silly, too! With pet spiders, there are plenty of opportunities to choose a punny name or some ...

This week, researchers discovered a new species of daddy longlegs. They named it Iandumoema smeagol, taking the latter half of the name from the character in the Lord of the Rings books and movies.

It’s New Spider Day. While not quite as exciting as New Frog Day, which is always a highlight when it hops into view, New Spider Day is another, slightly spookier opportunity to celebrate the ...

Mandopop sensation Jay Chou has left his mark on music charts, concert halls, and pop culture. Now, he’s making his way into taxonomy. A Chinese researcher, and longtime fan, has named 16 newly ...