Tuesday 27 November 2018

Spider silk is five times stronger than steel—now, scientists know why

Spider silk is five times stronger than steel—now, scientists know why

The next time you brush aside a spiderweb, you might want to meditate on its delicate strength—if human-size, it would be tough enough to snag a jetliner. Now, scientists know just how these silken strands get their power: through thousands of even smaller strands that stick together to form this critter’s clingy trap.

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