Here we will shed light on the true marvel of these creations. Many materials made by nature (biomaterials) far surpass ...

Simulations showed that stretching aligns protein chains and increases hydrogen bonds, which act like tiny bridges between ...

Spider silk, already known for its exceptional strength, reveals an astonishing manufacturing process. Researchers have ...

Spiders don’t just spin webs—they engineer them. By stretching their silk as they spin, spiders strengthen the fibers at the ...

“Spider silk is the strongest organic fiber,” Graham said ... which act like bridges between the protein chains to make up ...

The results provide evidence for the hypothesis that spiders crouch to sense differences in web frequencies to locate prey ...

Whether you are a fan of spiders or terrified of them, you can’t help but admire their ability to make webs. These fascinating and unique structures are incredible feats of engineering that ...

When spiders weave their webs, each spider pulls at the silk threads, from its spinneret, using its hind legs. This pulling action not only aids with the release of the silk, it also helps with ...

Researchers long have been interested in spider silk because of its remarkable properties. It’s stronger than steel, tougher ...

"Spider silk is the strongest organic fiber," Graham ... which act like bridges between the protein chains to make up the fiber. The increase in hydrogen bonds contributes to the fiber's overall ...