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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