Spider-Man uses his web shooters to catch criminals and whisk innocent bystanders to safety. Now, a real-life web shooter can stick to and lift up small objects. Materials from animals including spiders, moths and mussels inspired the research. (video courtesy of Marco Lo Presti, Tufts University)
Read the full story about real-life Spider-Man silk in Science News Explores.
Or watch this amazing Instagram reel they made about the story:
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“I don’t think you’re going to be able to swing off buildings using this yet.” - Rosalyn Abbott, Carnegie Mellon University
“I was feeling like Peter Parker.” - Marco Lo Presti, Tufts University
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