Spider silk looks delicate — thin, shiny, almost fragile. But on a strength-to-weight basis, it can outperform steel. The ...

What makes spider silk so extraordinarily strong and elastic at the same time? This was the focus of recent investigations carried out by researchers from the University of Greifswald, the University ...

The remarkable silk used by net-casting spiders to snare prey is both highly elastic and exceptionally strong, offering clues ...

The number of times I have walked into a spider web is pretty comical. At first, I saw them as a nuisance during my forest adventures, but upon a closer look with my macro lens, I began to notice that ...

Spider silk is one of the most fascinating natural materials known to humans. It is more flexible than rubber yet tougher than bulletproof Kevlar and five times stronger than steel on a weight per ...

Nephila clavata, a golden orb weaver. — Image by Kinori via Wikimedia / Public Domain Nephila clavata, a golden orb weaver. — Image by Kinori via Wikimedia / Public Domain A new study finds the amount ...

Scanning electron microscopy images of fibers from engineered spider silk. To validate their computational findings, the Northwestern team used spectroscopy techniques to examine how the protein ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers have coaxed common silkworms to spin a more durable ...

Many researchers dream of deciphering the amazing ability of spiders to create super strong, super light, and super flexible silk threads - but so far, no one has been able to replicate the spiders' ...

Imagine designing and creating a rope only an inch thick, able to stretch without breaking two to four times its normal length but strong enough to stop a huge airliner. Then add to the requirements ...

Many researchers dream of deciphering the amazing ability of spiders to create super strong, super light, and super flexible silk threads - but so far, no one has been able to replicate the spiders' ...