News Summary

Scientists at Tufts University have taken inspiration from Spider-Man’s web-slinging abilities to create a novel technology that allows users to shoot liquid silk capable of picking up objects 80 times its weight. This breakthrough occurred accidentally during research on underwater adhesives. The development of this web-slinging technology opens new possibilities for creating stronger, more durable fibers that could potentially replace traditional materials such as Kevlar in protective gear and clothing. The research, which began as a bio-inspired project, shows promising potential in both scientific and practical applications.