SMRTR TechOct 11, 2024TechSpot

Scientists create real-life Spider-Man sticky-web shooter

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Scientists at Tufts University accidentally discovered a method to create spider-like silk using silk moth protein and chemical additives. The resulting fiber can lift objects 80 times its weight and adheres to various surfaces, though it's still 1,000 times weaker than natural spider silk, potentially leading to future web-slinging applications.

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