New analysis of the structure of silks explains paradox of super-strength

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 14:49 in Physics & Chemistry

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Spiders and silkworms are masters of materials science, but scientists are finally catching up. Silks are among the toughest materials known, stronger and less brittle, pound for...

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