Is Spider Silk the Future of Material Engineering?

Spider silk is a remarkable material with properties like strength, stretchiness, and stickiness. Scientists are exploring ways to mass-produce it for various applications, including adhesives, agriculture, plastic alternatives, optics, and robotics. Challenges remain in replicating its natural properties, but advancements in genetic engineering and biomimicry offer promising solutions.

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