Stretchy spider silks can be springs or rubber

It`s stronger than steel and nylon, and more extensible than Kevlar. So what is this super-tough material? Spider silk; and learning how to spin it is one of the materials industries` Holy Grails. John Gosline has been fascinated by spider silks and their remarkable toughness for most of his scientific career.

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