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Spiderman Watchout- Carbon Spray Triples Strength of Spider Webs

By Peter R - May 08, 2015 01:58 PM EDT

Researchers in Italy sprayed spiders with graphene and carbon nanotubes. The resulting webs were three times stronger.

Newly Discovered Colorful Spiders Named Sparklemuffin and Skeletorus

By Peter R - Mar 03, 2015 01:41 PM EST

Two new species of spiders were sighted in Australia and have been nicknamed by the graduate who spotted them.

Spider-Spun Electric Silk Changing the Polymer Industry

By Peter R - Jan 29, 2015 01:58 PM EST

A common British spider spins web measuring nanometers in thickness and electrically charged.

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