UC Davis scientists uncovered Aptostichus ramirezae, a new trapdoor spider species living under California’s dunes. Genetic analysis revealed it was distinct from its close relative, Aptostichus simus ...

Climate change and habitat loss threaten the newly named trapdoor spider. Scientists from the, Davis, have identified a previously unknown trapdoor spider species lurking in the coastal sand dunes of ...

Some dogs never stop playing. They’ll chase a tennis ball until their paws give out or guard a squeaky toy like it’s made of ...

A mental health expert says our love of horror comes from brain chemistry, and from knowing we’re safe while being scared.

Secret Service finds 17 'skimming' devices in tour of San Antonio businesses Bombshell report shows foreign charities dumped ...

Millions of people have no issue with sleeping after a good scare — in fact, they embrace it. There are scientific reasons ...

The things of nightmares have arrived in the Inland Northwest. Thankfully, those who study them were already lying in wait. All across Spokane this week, Jason Voorhees terrorized teen campers, a ...

Why do we slow down for car crashes or binge true crime? Psychologist Coltan Scrivner says our fascination with fear isn’t just dark — it’s adaptive.

Horror movie composers use musical tricks to hijack your nervous system and put you on edge The iconic shower scene in Psycho ...

Huge eruptions from the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole in the distant past may have sterilized much of the inner galaxy ...

Tales of the amazing capabilities of bats, spiders, and snakes. Plus, a guided tour of some of the world’s spookiest lakes.

This Halloween, horror fans should check out scary sci-fi movies like Alien: Romulus, The Thing, and Godzilla Minus One.