Although it appears fragile, spider silk can actually be tougher than steel. Ingi Agnarsson, spider expert and associate professor of biology, explains the potential webs hold, a good reason why these eight-legged creatures deserve to be revered, not feared.
Read more about Agnarsson's recent research.
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