Researchers at Rice University, in Europe, and in Singapore discover band gaps in spider silk

In the study, spider and prey DNA remained detectable at least 88 days after living organisms were no longer present on the web

Scientists reveal new insight towards using a spider glue’s stickiness to design smarter adhesives that could work even in the most humid conditions

Team determines that UVB rays are an important environmental factor in the performance of spider glue

Spiders' ability to adapt to their local environment and humidity levels by altering the viscosity of their "web glue" may mean next-gen smart adhesives

The trick to producing a synthetic version of this superstrong material may finally be realized.

Spiders weave amazing creations from self-made materials human engineers envy. Witness a delicate web covered in rain droplets. How does the arachnid build a structure that’s simultaneously feather-light, incredibly strong, more elastic than nylon and moisture-proof?