The intricate mechanical systems of spiders and beetles are beyond even our finest engineering to date. Spiders are particularly impressive. They have eight legs of surprising strength ...

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From dope to fibre The researchers discovered that multiple components contribute to the mechanical properties of spider dragline silk 2. Previous studies had identified two proteins. One is major ...