Mars has many weird geological features, from deep underground cave-like systems formed ... hoping it would crack the ice and ...

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With high carbon dioxide, low oxygen and no photosynthesis, here’s how an entire ecosystem persists in Movile Cave, one of the most extreme environments on Earth.

A new study provides detailed insights into the embryogenesis and eye development of the cave-dwelling spider Tegenaria pagana. The research, published in EvoDevo, examines key genetic mechanisms ...

No adult males were seen during the study, though there is a possibility immature males were observed. Elsewhere, in Northern Island cave spiders are being slowly turned to zombies.

Tim Fogg walked past the zombie spider fungus many times over the years before he learned what it actually was. As someone who explores caves for a living, Fogg would often see little globs of ...

Cave explorers have discovered a terrifying breed of so-called ‘zombie’ spiders, found feasting on fungus in caves along the Irish coastline. In a real-life scenario reminiscent of the hit TV ...

Thankfully, so far, it's only been found in spiders located in several cave systems across the island of Ireland, including the Whitefathers' Caves on the Fermanagh/Cavan border. Named after Sir ...