Does the newly discovered species of peacock spider, Maratus personatus, meet the criteria for world’s cutest spider? I held a debate with myself to uncover the answer. So what are we talking about ...

At the end of a year, a lot of "Best of 2013" retrospectives are trotted out, filled with lists of new species that were described. Sadly, most of those lists are dominated by things with backbones.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You don’t often feel bad for spiders. But when a fuzzy, black ...