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

When they weave their webs, spiders pull their silk threads. New simulations show stretching during spinning causes the ...

Find out how spider silk's unique properties can be replicated for practical applications. Read the full research here ...

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 ...