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Spiders Spin 'Silk Dope' into Nature's Toughest Material
Spiders produce silk by storing a protein solution called silk dope, then transforming it as it passes through their spinnerets into one of the toughest materials found in nature. New reporting explains the physics and chemistry behind this process, including how the liquid proteins lock into strong fibres. Readers are discussing the mechanics of spider silk and its potential as a model for engineered materials.
Why now: A new explainer on how spiders manufacture remarkably tough silk is drawing attention for its insight into natural materials science
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- Spiders Spin 'Silk Dope' into Nature's Toughest Material · ibobev · 77
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