Most People Have No Idea That Bees Make Silk – And Scientists Just Worked Out How to Use It
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While the world drowns in plastic, researchers are on the hunt for practical materials that are lightweight, tough, and biodegradable.  In recent years, scientists have increasingly turned to the natural world for inspiration – with a whole lot of research focusing on the impressive features of spider silk.

While the world drowns in plastic, researchers are on the hunt for practical materials that are lightweight, tough, and biodegradable.  In recent years, scientists have increasingly turned to the natural world for inspiration – with a whole lot of research focusing on the impressive features of spider silk.

  • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialEnglish
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    3 days ago

    “Silk has evolved independently many times, with at least 23 separate origins in insects alone,” Wasserman explained, including ants, bees, and wasps.

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