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Spider Silk Is Strong Because It's Smart
Spider silk is well known for some spectacular properties. It is stronger than steel and tougher than Kevlar yet flexible enough to be spun into a wide variety of shapes.New research shows that the material is not only strong but also smart.
Spider silk is five times stronger than steel—now, scientists know why
Thousands of tiny nanostrands make up larger silken “cables”
Your Next Tie Will Be Made From Spider Silk
Because you can't wear your Spiderman pajamas to work
Synthetic spider silk is finally in things you can buy
Omega is selling a watch band made of the material. Even more interesting than the product itself is what it signals.
Step aside, spiders — there’s a new way to spin artificial spider silk
Spider silk is a miracle material that could create super-strong fabrics — but it’s also extremely hard to make. Scientists have created a machine that can spin something almost as good, which...
Move over, Spider-Man! Spider silk can be used to build armor and repair nerves
Picture the kind of next-gen materials that get scientists excited, and chances are that spider silk isn’t near the top of the list. In fact, the unusual mechanical qualities of spider silk makes it extremely versatile. Here are the most interesting research projects it's being used in.
You Can Stop Putting Spider Silk on Your Wounds
Researchers found no evidence that spider silk has antibacterial properties, as is commonly believed.
How spider silk is one of the most versatile materials on Earth
Spiders spin webs out of silk, but they also use their threads as slingshots, submarines, and hang-gliders.
Why spider silk is nature’s most elusive textile
It’s tougher than Kevlar and incredibly light, but scientists still struggle to recreate the spider’s secret recipe
Is Spider Silk the Performance Fabric of the Future?
Bolt Threads is the biotech company behind Microsilk, a synthetic spider silk that's engineered from water, yeast and spider DNA. The fabric is stronger and stretchier than traditional silkworm silk, and it has the potential to reshape the outdoor apparel and fashion industries.
Spider silk key to new bone-fixing composite
UConn researchers have created a biodegradable composite made of silk fibers that can be used to repair broken load-bearing bones without the complications sometimes presented by other materials.
The Silk of These Spiders Is 5 Times Stronger Than Steel. Now, We Finally Know How That's Possible
Spider silk is well known as one of the strongest natural materials in existence, but now scientists have a better understanding of why – and it's all to do with the old adage of strength in numbers.
