Amazing spider leg inspires super-sensitive 'hearing' device

Friday, December 12, 2014 - 16:32 in Physics & Chemistry

Talk about spidey senses! Inspired by slit-like organs in the wandering spider's leg joints, scientists have built a super-sensitive device that can detect sounds and subtle mechanical vibrations.

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