One of the Nephila spiders that live in Tanzania is known for spitting out extremely strong thread, its tear resistance is more than nylon, elasticity is more than 4 times that of steel, and it can ...

The golden orb-weaver spider from Tanzania spins such strong webs that Tanzanian fishermen use them for fishing. Their spider silk is more tear-resistant than nylon and four times more elastic than ...

The golden orb-weaver spider from Tanzania spins such strong webs that Tanzanian fishermen use them for fishing. Their spider silk is more tear-resistant than nylon and four times more elastic than ...

Spider silk, renowned for its strength, toughness, and fineness, is a natural protein fiber produced by specialized glands.

Floating on a thread: Some spiders can fly by exploiting the electrostatic interaction between the Earth’s electric field and the charge on their silk threads. (Courtesy: iStock/KuntalSaha) ...