Inspired by how spiders create complex silk structures, the robot uses a special kind of heated polymer to achieve this fantastic feat. Traditional robots tend to have fixed components that are ...

The superfluousness of this quality of Spider-Man alone already makes it something that’s ripe for reinterpretation and overhauling when a live-action film adaptation rolls around. Leaning on ...

Whether you are a fan of spiders or terrified of them, you can’t help but admire their ability to make webs. These fascinating and unique structures are incredible feats of engineering that combine ...

Imagine a world where spiders work together to build massive webbed cities. Could they form structured societies, create towering silk skyscrapers, and even rival human civilization? Scientists ...

It takes a wounded Peter to safety as he passes out. Episode 8 of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, "Tangled Web," finds Oscorp's medics tending to Spidey, but the company also takes the ...

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Have you ever wondered why spider webs are so perfectly symmetrical? It’s not just for beauty—there’s a scientific reason behind this precision! Learn how spiders use geometry and survival ...

Huntsman spiders have the longest leg span. Spiders are arachnids from the Araneae order, which are characterized by their eight legs and the ability to produce intricate webs made from silk. Araneae ...

How do spiders make such intricate webs? Don’t get too tangled up about it. In this one-minute video, our Ask Smithsonian host, Eric Schulze, weaves his way to the answer. Explore Subscribe ...