Scientists identified a new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, infecting cave spiders in Ireland. The fungus manipulates ...

A novel fungus named after David Attenborough that turns its hosts into 'zombie spiders' has been found on the UK and Ireland border.

Learn more about the newly identified fungus that is taking over spiders and why it's similar to the Cordyceps fungi that ...

It was found to display the creepy properties seen in zombie-ant fungi, insect-pathogenic fungi that infect and manipulate ...

Dr Harry Evans , Emeritus Fellow at CAB International, led scientists – including from the Natural History Museum of Denmark and Royal Botanical ...

Dr. Harry Evans, Emeritus Fellow at CAB International, led scientists—including from the Natural History Museum of Denmark ...

A recent study investigated the identity of a fungus found on a spider during filming of the BBC Winterwatch series in Northern Ireland.

New research has found an insect species with markings that are so black that they’re ‘superblack’ or ‘ultrablack’, absorbing nearly all visible and ultraviolet light. An international ...

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...

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 ...

Specimens have large eyes and claws, as well as smooth bodies. The species comes in two color forms: Blue form crayfish are a dark hue with orange joints and tails, while purple form crayfish are ...