Science Has Spun Spider-Man's Web-Slinging Into Reality

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When a US research lab accidentally created a sticky web-like substance, it turned to Peter Parker and comic-book lore for inspiration on what to do next.

The team started to experiment its strength, shooting fibers to capture and lift objects including a cocoon, a 2g stainless-steel bolt and a 5g wood block from 12cm away.

A lot of the Silklab’s work is “bio-inspired” by spiders and silkworms, mussels and barnacles, velvet worm slime, even tropical orchids—so working out if this sticky web could become something useful might seem like an easy side-step for the team.

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Author / Journalist: Sophie Charara

Category: TechnologyEconomy

Markets: United StatesJapan

Topics: Gear Science / Biotech Gear / Gear News and Events

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Published On: 2025-01-24 @ 12:30:00 (20 hours ago)

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